smart move

noun

: a good decision
Taking that job was a smart move.

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Some justified this by noting that Telemundo didn't break its broadcast during hydration breaks; a genuinely smart move by the network's executives. — Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Al fresco dining comes with the possibility of gusty breezes and cooler temperatures once golden hour subsides, so packing a lightweight layer is always a smart move. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 If your shop collects customer data online, cyber liability insurance could be a smart move to guard against cyber attacks, data breaches and other situations where you could be held liable for exposing information. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Right now, then, moving $100,000 into this account type – which won't come with accessibility restrictions the way alternative account types will – could be the smart move to make. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for smart move

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“Smart move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20move. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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