Meaning & use
Gambits
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Calculated actions or remarks, especially in a game or negotiation, intended to gain an advantage.
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Offering a small concession early was one of her favorite negotiating gambits.
In chess, opening gambits often sacrifice a pawn to gain quicker control of the board.
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Originally a chess term from the Italian 'gambetto', meaning to trip someone up, referring to sacrificing a piece for positional advantage.
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