calculated mistake

noun

An intentional error, usually to avoid some worse outcome, especially when done as a ruse.

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Meanings

nouncalculated mistake (plural calculated mistakes)

plural calculated mistakes

  1. An intentional error, usually to avoid some worse outcome, especially when done as a ruse.
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