Meaning of 'Move the chains'
What does the saying 'Move the chains' mean?
Idiom: Move the chains
Meaning:
Derived from the act of moving the chains in an American football game when a team gets a first down, this expression describes taking a project to the next step, especially one that has lost its momentum for one reason or another. Example: Frustrated with our lack of progress, our boss finally shouted, "Make a decision today about which one to use, and let's move the chains on this."
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Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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