He zigged when he should have zagged and lost the game.
zig when one should zag
idiomTo misstep or err.
The company zigged when it should have zagged, investing in outdated technology just as the market shifted.
In the intricate dance of diplomacy, the ambassador zigged when she should have zagged, inadvertently offending a key ally and derailing months of careful negotiation.
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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become one flesh
To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.
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bite off more than one can chew
To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.
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bite the big one
To perform poorly; to fail.
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bite the hand that feeds one
To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).
Last updated April 17, 2026