Move a large folder into another folder without the need of a time machine backup?

I have a large folder (FolderX) about 40GB and i was wondering if it is possible to move the folder into another folder, but also move it in my time machine backup so it won't see the need to backup, because it will cost me a extra 40GB of storage while the folder is allready on the backup HD.
So to give a picture:
Current situation:
Macintosh HD > Users > Username > Documents > FolderX
Wanted move:
Macintosh HD > Users > Username > Documents > Work > FolderX
Is this possible?

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l_elephant wrote:
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