misstep
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misstep (ˌmɪsˈstɛp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a false step |
| 2. | an error |
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Misstep
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Example sentences
Sometimes when you're trying to give audiences something that they haven't seen before, it's easy to misstep and take it too far.
As the state regulator, it serves me no purpose to misstep in this arena.
The problem is that is isn't much fun to be engaged in an activity where the slightest misstep takes you out of contention.
Any small misstep or error may bring unexpected and serious implications for your life and the lives of your family members.
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