smart move

noun

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

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Gigs and Money Management Diversifying income is another smart move. Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Either way, health is now the highest priority heading into the playoffs, more than potential opponents, so resting multiple top players who are banged up or just could use the rest is a smart move. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 Swapping regular foundation for a tinted moisturizer can be a smart move. Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025 Parsons will not sign without his agent's approval (which is the smart move). Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 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 20 Apr. 2025.

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