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move the chains
idiomUS
to achieve a first down(= the first of four chances that a team on offence is given to advance the ball toward the opponent's goal) in American football :
"He is the kind of running back who can move the chains and pick up a lot of yards when we need them," the coach said.
The runner evaded the tackle and ran 13 yards to move the chains.
to advance to the next stage of a project or situation:
Once we have approved the design of the new library, we can move the chains and start seeking bids from contractors.
We won't move the chains until we get everyone to agree on the first part of the plan.
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