one false step

Related

misstepError in action or judgment
stumbleLose footing momentarily
slipMinor error or misstep
blunderFoolish, costly mistake
mistakeWrong action or decision

fall · trip · error · pitfall · precipice · edge · tumble · wrong · careless · fatal · cliff · balance · teetering · plunge · regret · disaster · ruin · downfall

Opposites

correctness of action

one false stepgood judgment

due diligence · calculated risk · playing it safe

caution vs. recklessness

one false stepsure-footedness

Ability to walk securely

safe passage · steady hand

outcome trajectory

one false stepa blessing in disguise

Apparent misfortune proving beneficial

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