manoeuvre the apostles
To rob Peter to pay Paul; that is, to borrow money from one person to pay another.
ADJ
complex, complicated | difficult | dangerous | clever, skilful
QUANT
series
VERB + MANOEUVRE
carry out, execute, perform
The driver executed a careful manoeuvre to park the car in the tight space.
attempt | complete
ADJ
successful
strategic, tactical
The team made a strategic manoeuvre to gain control of the ball during the second half.
diplomatic, political
VERB + MANOEUVRE
carry out, execute
MANOEUVRE + VERB
fail, succeed
PREP
by a/the ~
By a clever manoeuvre, the team managed to score the winning goal in the final minutes.
PHRASES
freedom of manoeuvre
The strict budget left the project manager with little freedom of manoeuvre.
room for manoeuvre
The small business owner had limited room for manoeuvre when the new tax laws came into effect.
ADJ
military, strategic, tactical
VERB + MANOEUVRE
carry out, conduct, execute, perform
PHRASES
be/go on manoeuvres
The soldiers went on manoeuvres last week to practice their combat skills in the field.
ADV
carefully | easily | expertly, skilfully
VERB + MANOEUVRE
be difficult to, be easy to
PREP
around, past, through, etc.
The driver carefully manoeuvred through the narrow street to reach the parking space.
PHRASES
manoeuvre (sth) into position, manoeuvre your way
She carefully maneuvered the large sofa into position in the corner of the living room.
room to manoeuvre
The new manager had very little room to manoeuvre within the strict company budget.