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misstep

[/ˈmɪsstɛp/]
nounpl: missteps
passo em falso
1. A wrong or clumsy step; a stumble
He took a misstep on the stairs and nearly fell.
Ele deu um passo em falso na escada e quase caiu.
2. A mistake or error in judgment or action
The company's misstep in marketing cost them millions.
O passo em falso da empresa no marketing custou-lhe milhões.
3. An unwise or inappropriate action that causes problems
That was a serious misstep in the negotiation process.
Esse foi um passo em falso grave no processo de negociação.
NYC Slang
slip-up
Synonyms
stumblemistakeerrorblunderfalse stepsliplapsemiscalculation
Antonyms
successachievementcorrect stepwise move

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passo em falso
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
tropeço
Also used for physical stumbling or errors
Brazil
escorregão
More colloquial, particularly for physical missteps
Portugal
passo em falso
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
deslize
More formal, often used for errors in judgment or conduct

Related Idioms & Phrases

one misstep away from disaster
watch your step
a false step
trip up
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