a pawn move

/PAWN moov/ medium • Origin: Chess/business slang; 20th century.

A small but strategic action that sets up a bigger plan, from chess.

Cutting prices was a pawn move to dominate the market.

small tactic,strategic step

Used metaphorically in politics and business.

Caught him with a glizzy at the cookout.

He said he benched 400—big cap.

That mobile game relies on whales.

She has an ace up her sleeve for negotiations.

He’s basically her ATM.

A micro-influencer partnership drove sales.