Gad
it
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gambit
Definitions
1
noun
A
strategic
move
or
remark
,
often
in
the
early
stages
of
a
conversation
or
negotiation
,
intended
to
gain
an
advantage
.
He
started
the
meeting
with
a
clever
gambit
to
win
over
the
skeptical
audience
.
Her
opening
gambit
in
the
debate
was
to
question
the
opponent's
credibility
.
The
politician's
gambit
was
to
promise
tax
cuts
to
gain
public
support
.
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Language
Italian
Original word
gambetto
Originally meant
a trip or trick
Background
The term 'gambit' originally comes from the Italian word 'gambetto', meaning a trip or trick. It was first used in the context of chess in the 17th century to describe a move where a player sacrifices a piece for a strategic advantage.