slip1 verbslip2 noun
slipslip1 /slɪp/ ●●● S3 W2 verb (past tense and past participle slipped, present participle slipping) 
WORD ORIGINslip1
Origin:
1200-1300 Middle Dutch, Middle Low German slippenVERB TABLE
slip
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | slip |
| he, she, it | slips | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | slipped |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have slipped |
| he, she, it | has slipped | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had slipped |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will slip |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have slipped |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am slipping |
| he, she, it | is slipping | |
| you, we, they | are slipping | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was slipping |
| you, we, they | were slipping | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been slipping |
| he, she, it | has been slipping | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been slipping |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be slipping |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been slipping |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- As the boys went down the path they slipped on the wet leaves.
- Be careful you don't slip - the floor's wet.
- Brenda slipped on the icy sidewalk.
- Dave slipped me $20 when Jerry wasn't looking.
- During the meeting, she reached under the table and slipped a note into my hand,
- He slipped and fell. I think he's broken his arm.
- He used to make sure his apartment was in immaculate condition, but he's let things slip recently.
- Her bag slipped off her shoulder.
- I know it's a private party, but if you slip the doorman $5 he'll let you in.
- I walked slowly through the mud, trying not to slip and fall.
- Mansell has now slipped to third position.
- Sales slipped to $4.5 million from $5 million the previous quarter.
- She slipped on the icy sidewalk and grabbed Will's arm to steady herself.
- Standards have slipped in the past few months, and we have to try and improve our performance.
- Standards have really slipped there recently.
- The American slipped from second place to fourth.
- The results will not be announced before Tuesday, and the timetable may slip even further because of the strike.
- The team has been slipping down the league table and really needs some new players if it is to improve.
- These glasses keep slipping down my nose.
- Quietly, in the dark of the night, Myong-Hwan slipped into Boshigol.
- Sukarno Loses Control Power was slipping from his hands.
- The blue rose on stubby wings, twisting acrobatically to slip the blow.
- Their privatization programs slipped badly last year, and both governments desperately need cash.
- Then the carrier top will slip off your head and crash down and crush your wrists.
- With luck he could slip through his legs, get up the stairs, then off through the yard and away.
THESAURUS
(also fall over, fall down) to suddenly go down onto the floor when standing, walking, or running: · She fell on the stairs and broke her ankle.· Children are always falling over.
to fall or almost fall when you hit your foot against something: · Someone might trip over those toys.· I tripped on a piece of wood.
to fall or almost fall when you are walking on a wet or very smooth surface: · She slipped and hurt her ankle.· I was scared I would slip on the highly polished floor.
to almost fall when you put your foot down in an awkward way: · He stumbled and almost fell.· One of our porters stumbled on the rough ground.
to fall suddenly and heavily to the ground, especially when you become unconscious: · One of the runners collapsed halfway through the race.
to become unsteady so that you start to fall over: · She lost her balance on the first step and fell down the stairs.· Have something to hold onto, in case you lose your balance.
to fall forwards so you are lying on your front on the ground: · She fell flat on her face getting out of the car.
to move smoothly over a surface while continuing to touch it: · The glass slid off the tray and crashed to the floor.· The kids were having fun sliding around on the polished floor.
to slide a short distance accidentally, and fall or lose your balance slightly: · Be careful you don’t slip on the ice.· She slipped and broke her ankle.
to slide sideways or forwards in a way that is difficult to control – used especially about a moving vehicle: · He slammed on the brakes and the car skidded to a halt.· Go slowly in wet or icy weather, because it’s easy to skid.
to move smoothly and quietly across water or a smooth surface, especially in a graceful way: · A swan was gliding across the lake.· The ship glided into port.
to slide in an awkward way, for example on a rough or muddy surface. Also used to describe the movement of a snake as it goes from side to side along the ground: · Tom slithered down the bank into the water.· The snake slithered away and disappeared under a rock.
to move something to a particular place: · I’ve put the wine in the fridge.· Where have you put my grey shirt?
to put something somewhere carefully: · ‘It’s beautiful,’ he said, placing it back on the shelf.
to put someone or something down carefully on a flat surface: · He laid all the money on the table.· She laid the baby on his bed.
to carefully put something in a suitable position: · Position the microphone to suit your height.· Troops were positioned around the city.
to put something somewhere with a quick movement: · He slipped his arm around her waist.· Carrie quickly slipped the money into her bag.
to put something into a space or container quickly or carelessly: · Shove anything you don’t want in that sack.· I’ve ironed those shirts so don’t just shove them in a drawer.
(also bung British English) informal to put something somewhere quickly or carelessly: · I stuck the address in my pocket and I can’t find it now.· Could you bung those clothes in the washing machine?
to put something down somewhere in a careless and untidy way: · Don’t just dump all your bags in the kitchen.· People shouldn’t dump rubbish at the side of the street.
informal to quickly put something somewhere, usually for a short time: · Pop it in the microwave for a minute.
literary to put something somewhere suddenly or forcefully: · ‘Hide it,’ he said, thrusting the watch into her hand.
Longman Language Activatorto not use an opportunity: miss a chance/an opportunity of · Denise never misses the chance of a free meal.miss a chance/an opportunity to do something · Don't miss this great opportunity to fly for half price.· Dan never misses an opportunity to remind me that I still owe him money.miss your chance/opportunity · Jerry's already sold the car to someone else. You've missed your chance.
to not use the chance to do something enjoyable or useful, especially when this is not a good thing: · If you don't come to the picnic you'll miss out on all the fun.· I don't want to be the type of father who is so busy he misses out on his daughter's childhood.
informal to waste a chance that you had to do or get something good: · Don't panic and talk too much in the interview or you'll really blow it.· I was afraid I'd blown my chance but she agreed to go out again on Saturday night.blow your chances of doing something: · She started running much too fast at the beginning and blew her chances of winning the race.
informal to be too late to use an opportunity to do something good: · Buy your shares in the company now or you'll miss the boat.· He didn't get his application in early enough so he missed the boat.
to not use a good opportunity when you are able to, especially an opportunity that you will not get again: · We had an opportunity to win the championship last season and we let it slip through our fingers.
an opportunity that you wasted by not using it to become successful, enjoy yourself etc: · If you don't take the job it'll just be another lost opportunity in your life.
to put on clothes to put on a piece of clothing: put something on: · Put your coat on if you're going out.put on something: · She put on her bathrobe and went downstairs.
to put on the clothes that you usually wear during the day or to go out in clothes: · I got dressed quickly and ran outside.· Sandra's in the bedroom getting dressed.
to put on a piece of clothing, to see if it fits you and if it looks nice on you: try something on: · If you like the shoes, why don't you try them on?try on something: · I tried on a beautiful coat, but it was too big.
to put a piece of clothing on quickly and easily: slip something/it/them on: · I took out my old cardigan and slipped it on.· The girls got out their party dresses, giggling as they slipped them on.slip on something: · She slipped on a pair of white jeans and a black sleeveless top.
to put on warm clothing, especially because you are going out in cold weather: wrap up warm: · You ought to wrap up warm -- I think it's going to snow.be wrapped up against the cold: · The kids, wrapped up in layers against the cold, waddled out to play.
to wear clothes that you do not normally wear so that you look like someone else for fun: · Most kids love dressing up.dress up in: · They were dressed up in old sheets, pretending to be ghosts.dress up as: · One of the students dressed up as a rabbit and marched around campus carrying a sign.dress yourself up: · I came in to find that my daughter had dressed herself up in my clothes.
to start doing something again to start doing something again, especially something bad that you had decided not to do: · She's quit smoking four or five times, but she always starts again.start doing something again: · He started drinking again when he lost his job.start to do something again: · She attended school regularly for a while, then started to miss classes again.start that again: · "I didn't do it!" "Oh, don't start that again. I saw you."
to start behaving in a particular way again, after you had decided not to or when you are not supposed to; revert is more formal than go back to: · I went to a school where we had to speak French all the time, but outside school hours I reverted to English.· He's been in the hospital a couple of times, but he keeps going back to drinking. (=starts drinking alcohol again)go back to/revert to doing something: · Do you think she'll go back to using drugs?· We go home for Christmas and revert to being children again.
to gradually start doing something bad again after you had stopped, because you are not determined enough to prevent yourself from doing it: · Children will often slip back into babyish ways to get what they want.slip back into doing something: · to slip back into having a few drinks after work
to move down to a lower position in a list to move down to a lower position in a list of people or things that are competing with each other: · The pound fell against the Euro again today.fall (from something) to something: · Within the space of a few minutes, the British song fell from top to bottom position.fall (by) 3 places/6 points etc: · Aston Villa fell 3 places in the league after their defeat by Barnsley.
to gradually move to a lower position in a list, competition etc: slip (from something) to something: · Mansell has now slipped to third position.· The American slipped from second place to fourth.slip down: · The team has been slipping down the league table and really needs some new players if it is to improve.
to enter somewhere quietly or secretly to enter a place secretly, hoping that no one will notice you: · When he was drunk he would sneak in late, hoping his wife was asleep.sneak into something: · He had a passion for bebop and was sneaking into jazz clubs at age 14.sneak somebody in (=help someone else sneak in): · We wanted to sneak my dad in, so my mom wouldn't see.
to enter a place quietly and quickly without being noticed: · Maggie opened the door silently and slipped in.slip into something: · A few latecomers had slipped into the room and were standing at the back of the audience.
to almost fall from a standing position also trip over British to accidentally hit something with your foot when you are walking or running, so that you fall or nearly fall: · I didn't push him - he tripped.· She'd had quite a lot to drink and kept tripping over.trip over: · Pick up that box -- someone might trip over it.trip on: · Her medical problems began when she tripped on a rug and broke her hip.trip and fall: · One boy tripped and fell into the water.
to accidentally slide on a wet or smooth surface, so that you fall or nearly fall: · Be careful you don't slip - the floor's wet.slip on : · She slipped on the icy sidewalk and grabbed Will's arm to steady herself.slip and fall: · I walked slowly through the mud, trying not to slip and fall.
to nearly fall down when you are walking or running, because you do not put your foot down carefully or because something is in the way: · In her hurry, Eva stumbled and dropped the tray she was carrying.stumble on/over: · Mason headed towards the house, stumbling on the rough ground.
to fall or nearly fall, when you need to balance carefully to remain in an upright position, for example when you are standing on a ladder or riding a bicycle: · I tried to help Gina up, but I lost my balance and we both fell into the stream.· Bill was leaning over to watch, and lost his balance.
to lose your balance because your foot slips, especially when you are walking or climbing over an uneven or slippery surface: · I lost my footing on the snowy bank and fell into the river.· A climber who lost his footing was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
to forget something to no longer remember information, something that happened in the past, or something that you must do: · I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name.· It was an experience she would never forget.· It's his birthday tomorrow. I hope you haven't forgotten.forget what/where/how etc: · She forgot where she'd left her keys.forget (that): · I keep forgetting that you're allergic to chocolate.forget to do something: · Don't forget to call your mom tomorrow.forget about: · Tom had forgotten about Tanya coming to stay.forget all about something: · I forgot all about tomorrow's exam.completely forget: · I completely forgot about the meeting.I forget spoken (=I have forgotten): · She had this boyfriend - I forget his name - who was an actor.
to not be able to remember something that you want to remember: · "How did you get home after the party?" "I don't remember."· I was going to phone you, but I couldn't remember your number.· Brad doesn't remember much about his mother because she died when he was small.don't/can't remember doing something: · Has she got an invitation? I don't remember inviting her.don't remember/can't remember what/where/how etc: · I don't remember exactly what happened.· He couldn't remember where he put his coat.
formal to not be able to remember something: · He claims to have no recollection of the incident.· I have no recollection of living in Australia, as my family left for England when I was three years old.
if something that you must do, especially something that is not very important, slips your mind , you forget to do it because you are too busy thinking about other things: · "I'm sure we agreed to meet here.'' "Maybe it's just slipped his mind.''
to give something to someone without expecting to be paid for it: give somebody something · I gave my nieces and nephews $20 each.· Why don't we give her some flowers for her birthday?· Let me give you some advice.· They gave me this leaflet - it's really helpful.· Can you give me a ride to the office tomorrow?give something to somebody · Would you give this letter to your uncle when you see him?· Russell was accused of giving secret information to the enemy.
to give something to someone, especially something that they have asked for or something that they need: · She lets her kids have anything they want.· One of my mum's friends was getting a new sofa, and so she let us have the old one.· If you could let me have your suggestions, it would be very helpful.
to give something that you own to someone else, especially because you do not want it or need it: give away something: · I gave away most of my old furniture because I didn't have room for it in my new apartment.give something away: · He decided to give all his money away and become a Buddhist monk.give something away to somebody: · I don't need all this stuff - I'll give it away to the first person who asks for it.
to give something to someone by putting it in their hand or putting it near them, especially because they cannot reach it themselves: · Could you pass the salt, please?pass somebody something: · Would you pass me my sweater? It's on the back of your chair.pass something to somebody: · Ellis quickly passed the note to the woman, looking around to check that no one had noticed.
to take something in your hand and give it to someone by putting it in their hand: hand somebody something: · The nurse handed me a glass of brown liquid and told me to drink it.· As the delegates entered the room they were each handed a name-badge.hand something to somebody: · Would you please hand your ticket to the man at the door.
to quickly give someone something small such as money or a piece of paper, by putting it into their hand, especially so that other people do not notice: slip somebody something: · I know it's a private party, but if you slip the doorman $5, he'll let you in.slip something into somebody's hand/pocket etc: · During the meeting, she reached under the table and slipped a note into my hand.
if you can spare a particular amount of something, you can only give that amount but no more because you need the rest for yourself: · If anyone can spare a couple of hours a week to help out, it would be much appreciated.· Dad, can you spare a fiver?spare somebody something: · We don't have very much coffee, I'm afraid, but we can spare you a little.
to leave quietly or secretly to leave quietly taking care not to be seen, usually when you want to do something else: · Occasionally she and a friend would sneak off during their free study hour.sneak off/away/out from: · I don't know what he's up to, but he sneaks away from work early every Tuesday.sneak off/away/out to: · Annie had sneaked out to the bar, hoping that her parents wouldn't notice she was gone.
to leave quietly and without being noticed: · Harriet glanced around, wondering if she could slip out unnoticed.slip out/away to do something: · When everyone was busy talking I slipped away to join Beth for a quiet drink.
British informal to leave somewhere quietly and secretly, especially when you are avoiding work: · While the manager was away, Brian took the opportunity to slope off home an hour early every day.slope off to: · "Where's Sam?" "I saw him sloping off to the pub half an hour ago."
to leave somewhere quietly, without being seen, especially because you are ashamed or afraid: · Alyssia had dumped her fiancé just two weeks before the wedding, and then slunk off to the south of France.
to make a mistake · My spoken Spanish was okay, but I kept making mistakes in my written work.· Don't worry - everyone makes mistakes.
especially spoken to make a mistake in something that you do, say, or write, especially when this has bad or annoying results: · I've been here a year now, and my boss still gets my name wrong!· You've got your facts wrong, mate - he doesn't work here any more.get it wrong (=deal with something in the wrong way): · Once again, the government has got it wrong.
to make a mistake at a particular stage in a process, for example, with the result that the whole thing is spoiled: · Check your work again and see if you can spot where you went wrong.· If you follow the easy step-by-step instructions, you really can't go wrong.
to make a careless mistake, especially so that you lose some advantage, or spoil a chance that you had: · We'll just have to hope that the other teams slip up.slip up on: · He slipped up on just one detail.
to make a stupid mistake, usually with very serious results: · The government later admitted it had blundered in its handling of the affair.· He realized he had blundered by picking such an experienced player for the team.
American informal to make a silly mistake: · You really goofed up this time!· Some drivers admit they goofed. Others blame anyone except themselves.
to make a mistake about a person, situation, or amount by wrongly thinking that they are one thing when in fact they are another: · I'm sorry -- it seems I've misjudged you.· It's easy to misjudge the speed of a car heading toward you.· In fact, the US generals had seriously misjudged the determination and endurance of the North Vietnamese.
to do something that seems good at the time but is not sensible: · Don't fall into the trap of trying to be too clever.· It is very easy for the mother to fall into the trap of offering the child only food that she knows the child likes.
to move smoothly across a surface to move smoothly across a surface, or to make something do this: · We slipped and slid, losing our balance on the iceslide around: · The children were having a great time, sliding around on the polished floor.slide off/across/along etc: · Several glasses slid off the tray and crashed to the floor.· Harry slid across the bench so he was sitting next to me.slide something across/along/towards etc: · "Your money,'' said White, as he slid a roll of banknotes across the table.· Fold the omelette over, slide it onto a plate, and serve immediately.
to move smoothly and quietly across a surface, especially in a graceful way: · Your skis should glide naturally as you move across the snow.glide across/along/around etc: · A swan glided across the surface of the lake.· The rattlesnake can see in the dark and makes no noise as it glides along.
to slide across a slippery surface in a series of movements: slither away/off/across etc: · The snake slithered away through the grass.· Tom slithered down the muddy bank into the water.· As Katie fell asleep her book fell from her hands and slithered off the bed.
to accidentally slide a short distance, especially so that you fall down: · He slipped and fell. I think he's broken his arm.slip on: · As the boys went down the path they slipped on the wet leaves.slip down/across etc: · These glasses keep slipping down my nose.
if something skids , especially a car or a bicycle, it suddenly slides as it is moving along and is difficult to control: · The car in front of me skidded and I slammed the brakes on to avoid it.skid across/along etc: · Nineteen people were injured today when a bus skidded off the road into a ditch.skid on: · They set off down the road, the dogs skidding on the hard packed snow.skid to a halt/stop: · She skidded to a halt, jumped off her scooter, and ran into the house.
British /hydroplane American if a car aquaplanes or hydroplanes , it slides on a wet road: · In wet weather cars sometimes aquaplane when you brake heavily.· Porous asphalt tyres were developed to cut the risk of hydroplaning.
to accidentally tell someone a secret: let slip that · Alex let slip that he had spoken to Julie on the phone and knew where she was.let slip something/let something slip · He inadvertently let slip the name of their new product.
informal to accidentally tell someone something that allows them to guess a secret: · I'm sorry. Jim knows about last week's party. I'm afraid I let the cat out of the bag.· Some idiot's let the cat out of the bag -- Mrs Simpson realizes there's something going on.
British /give the whole thing away American informal to accidentally say something or do something that makes someone guess a secret: · Don't mention Dad's birthday or you'll give the game away.· If you don't want to give the whole thing away, take that stupid smile off your face!
to become worse · The food here gets worse every day.· My eyesight must be getting worse.· I don't think things can get much worse!get worse and worse · The tension in the flat got worse and worse, and Kate thought about moving out.· Paul's behaviour seems to get worse and worse.
formal to gradually become worse: · If the dispute drags on, conditions in the city could deteriorate.· The US trade position has deteriorated over the past few years.deteriorate rapidly: · Air quality is rapidly deteriorating in our cities.deteriorate to the level/point/stage where . . . (=to deteriorate so much that a particular problem is caused): · School buildings have deteriorated to the point where they pose a health threat to both students and teachers.
to become gradually worse - use this especially about the quality or standard of something: · He's been very unhappy and depressed recently, and his work has definitely gone down.· The quality of life for pensioners in this country has certainly declined recently.go right down British: · The standard of service has gone right down since the company was privatized.
if a bad situation worsens , or something worsens it, it becomes worse: · The weather worsened during the night.· The government's bungling attempts to help have only worsened the refugees' plight.· The situation was worsened by Roy's tendency to drink heavily in times of stress.
if a situation goes from bad to worse , it is already bad and then becomes even worse: · The rail service has gone from bad to worse since it was privatised.· Things went from bad to worse, and soon the pair were barely talking to each other.
to start getting worse, especially after a particular time or event: · Moving in together was a mistake, and things rapidly went downhill.· When things started to go downhill, Kyle began looking for another job.· I said I didn't like baseball, and the interview went downhill from then on.
if the quality of something suffers , it becomes worse as it begins to be affected by something: · His school work suffered because he was continually worried about his mother.· The ferry line denied that safety would suffer if costs were cut.· Her husband, a lawyer, suffered professionally for having to leave the office early every night.
if standards slip , they get worse, because people are not trying hard enough to keep the standards high: · Standards have slipped in the past few months, and we have to try and improve our performance.let things slip: · He used to make sure his apartment was in immaculate condition, but he's let things slip recently.
if a bad situation deepens , it gets worse - use this especially about serious political or military problems: · As the crisis deepened, it became clear that the government was losing control.· The company's legal and financial problems are deepening.
formal if a situation degenerates , it becomes much worse: · There's no denying that our relationship has degenerated over the years.degenerate into: · Attempts by the UK government to prop up the pound on the exchange markets degenerated into chaos.· What should have been a civilised debate degenerated into an unseemly row between the two sides.· Don't allow your comments to degenerate into a personal attack on the employee.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Cally slipped from his grasp and fled. He let it slip that they were planning to get married.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES This government has an unhappy knack of slipping on banana skins. He retired early because of a slipped disc (=one that has moved out of its correct place). He slipped and fell on the ice. It had completely slipped her mind that Dave still had a key to the house. The great ship slipped her moorings and slid out into the Atlantic.
Cally slipped from his grasp and fled. He let it slip that they were planning to get married. This government has an unhappy knack of slipping on banana skins. (=gradually become completely confused and disorganized)· After the invasion, the country lapsed into chaos.
(=go into one)· Brett slipped into a coma from which he never awakened.
He retired early because of a slipped disc (=one that has moved out of its correct place). He slipped and fell on the ice. It had completely slipped her mind that Dave still had a key to the house. The great ship slipped her moorings and slid out into the Atlantic. (=fade into oblivion)· It was once a popular game, but it has since sunk into oblivion.· The old machines eventually slid into oblivion.
(=fade into obscurity)· Many scientific theories are never proved and slip into obscurity.
(=a small piece)· He scribbled Pamela’s address on a scrap of paper.
(=start to experience a recession)· Most analysts don’t believe the economy will slide into recession.
(=get into a routine without making any difficulty)· The team slipped quickly into a routine.
(=put them on or take them off quickly or gently)· She slipped off her shoes and curled her feet up under her on the sofa.
· School inspectors say that educational standards have fallen.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· As time grew short and the last days of peace slipped away, he began to make arrangements for his departure.· Already the gift of coherency is slipping away.· But I should never have let you slip away so easily.· The tournament was mine to win and somehow the victory slipped away.· Any chance he had had of giving Meik a parting gift had slipped away.· For the parents time seems both to slip away yet remain frozen in place.· I have only slipped away into the next room.· When she slipped away to the restroom, I glanced across the room and noticed a white man staring at me.
· I wonder whether later she might slip back up the stairs and come to me.· But the genre always seems to slip back into a coma.· Yet evolutionary science also pointed to the precariousness of moral progress-how it could so easily slip back into animal chaos.· Chances are prices will slip back a bit soon.· But they slipped back inside, leaving his smile hanging like a rag on a stick.· When you actually stop and fink about what you just said, you say oh no, I slipped back into Patois.· I cried to myself, and slipped back over the rail, and dropped into a chair.
· Delays within the bureaucratic maze eventually allowed the opportunity to slip by.· The side of the highway: cars slipping by, those in the closest lane slowing to get off on to a ramp.· Time was slipping by, and with each passing day the trail cooled a little more.· The older you get, the quicker it seems to slip by.· The case must be sent there within 28 days of sentencing, and 14 of those days have already slipped by.· Do not let their meanings slip by, only vaguely perceived in your reading.· I feel as if I can slip by, no one will notice me or comment.· The coroner suddenly reined in his horse, staring back at a group of dark figures who had just slipped by.
· A longer pair for waders and which are prevented from slipping down by an elasticated band, cost a pound more.· I was firing and shooting, and then I stopped for a second because my helmet had slipped down over my eyes.· Thought it had slipped down the bedclothes somewhere.· Three-dimensional blobs slip down into the mantle or rise like fat flames from the surface of the core.· His hand slipped down to his belt.· One of her stockings had slipped down and she stopped to fix it in the doorway.· Her flailing hand slipped down to the pack, wrenching its cords open, just as cruel fingers seized her arm.· But the mask was too large and heavy and kept slipping down his face.
· The plane slipped easily down out of the night sky on to the Doha runway.· Janir slipped easily out of her arms into mine.· When your wrists are momentarily out of sight you can easily slip off the ropes in the manner described.· Steam 8 minutes, or until a skewer easily slips in and out of the thickest part of the fish.· He was knighted in 1949, then slipped easily into the role of cricketing elder statesman.· I know some guys who bail out after the first sign of difficulty and easily slip into a new relationship.· Discs are easily slipped by an over-stretching movement.· But, interestingly even though these children slip easily into fantasy their make-believe world is not rich and full.
· She slipped in and closed it very carefully.· Steam 8 minutes, or until a skewer easily slips in and out of the thickest part of the fish.· I slipped in to see if he was all right.· Individuals slip in and out without most people being aware of the fact.· The smaller sized molecules can slip in between the larger ones.· Before he left he slipped in to see his wife.· Fortunately, the professor was annoyed and slipped in and nailed the guy.
· I just slipped out, walked down a corridor, out through a side exit and came down to home.· The first one just slipped totally out of my hand.· I just slipped that in seeing as how you congratulated me on my history.· You might just slip in a reference to pipes or to attics in your next conversation.· She hadn't meant to ask, the words had just slipped out.· Just slip it in your bag or briefcase.· And then, against tight bowling and good catching, wickets just slipped away.· Sometimes this process is barely conscious-the repeats just slip in, filling up the page.
· The three of us had been going to spend the evening together but Buffy had slipped off.· The last ice was slipping off the rocks.· To peel, cover with boiling water, let stand 2 to 3 minutes, then drain and slip off outer skin.· The tanker slipped off the road, rolled over and landed on its side in a 20-foot-deep ravine.· He slipped off his trousers and went to her.· Mesmerized, she slipped off her robe and eased into the bed.· Norton seconds held Sunderland to 3-3, so the Wearsiders slipped off the top spot.· His feet turned capricious, slipping off at odd angles.
· It was scary because I could only put one foot in the stirrup and it kept slipping out.· The first real glimmers of his frustration were starting to slip out.· The last words had simply slipped out.· As soon as he returned to his hut, I slipped out into the street.· She kept him inside her until he grew limp and slipped out.· He slipped out, and soon others took heart in his boldness and slipped out too.· No one even noticed her as she slipped out into the dance-floor, and made her way out down the rickety steps.· It was still dark, almost certainly, when she slipped out of bed.
· Everything then became a kaleidoscopic array of sounds and feelings as they slipped over the edge of control.· He found himself in the bathroom slipping over vomit.· Where he stood the grass was growing at an amazing rate it slipped over his shoes and up into his trousers.· Then I slipped over and did a leisurely backstroke back up the pool.· First, because I have to slip over to the pub without her.· This theology slipped over the iron hand of the capitalist market like a silk glove.· I could hear him slipping over the heaps of dirt, his spurs dragging in the rubbish heaps.· The trousers have two zipped side pockets elasticated waist and zip opening cuffs for slipping over those ubiquitous trainers.
· She got up and slipped quietly out of the door.· Then he kissed my forehead and quietly slipped out of the room.· Theda slipped quietly into the house, leaving them to their quarrel.· It was no longer possible to slip quietly by, and we walked within open range of the farms.· He wasn't doing any showing off when he slipped quietly away into Orrie's shed.· Harriet hesitated, then her natural impatience won the day and she slipped quietly towards the exit.· I slipped quietly across the courtyard, pushed open the door and stepped into the darkness.· The following day Agrippa announced we would leave and we slipped quietly out of Nottingham and took the road south.
· The nun pushed the door open further and slipped through, Delgard following close behind.· He walked me to the sliding door, open just wide enough for a person to slip through.· She pushed the door wider and slipped through into the treadmill chamber again.· But this normally impenetrable barrier is easily breached by fat-soluble ethanol molecules, which slip through like little ghosts.· The old servant emerged from behind a pillar, silently opened the heavy door just enough for Claudel to slip through.· Ezra opened the door and slipped through.· I slip through and my senses are immediately alive to a new intensity.· Her foot then slipped through easily.
NOUN· Once he had turned the corner, he took the coat off and slipped it over his arm.· The chain slipped from her arm, glittering, and fell to the sidewalk.· John slipped his arm around Ixora's narrow waist, guiding her ahead of him.· I slipped my arm over his shoulder.· Alternatively, he might spread the front of the shirt across his body to stop it from slipping down his arm.· He slipped his arm around her waist and she fell against him.· The needle slipped into his blue-veined arm and he closed his eyes while he felt the first rush.· The remains of the sculpture slipped through his arms, and he sank on to the sharp iron prong.
· I slipped out of bed, got into a pair of jeans and a T-shirt and headed down the stairs.· It was still dark, almost certainly, when she slipped out of bed.· He listened to the door downstairs close and slipped out of bed to look through the window.· Her ghost moved in the invisible dresser mirror as she slipped out of bed.· She turned into her own room and, discarding her clothes, slipped into bed.· When Frank slipped into bed next to me, I pretended to be asleep.· Folly slipped out of bed and wriggled her toes in the thick, silky pile of the carpet.· I knew when Frank slipped into bed beside me, but I did not move.
· Her fingers slipped from sweaters and jeans.· I waited, watching as she refastened the locks on the door, her greasy fingers slipping over the brass.· Roman put the milk jug in front of her, his fingers slipped and the milk spilt all over the table.· I grabbed her hand, and my fingers slipped into bloated flesh.· Her fingers loosened and I slipped my hand away and straightened up.· Her fingers slipped between her thighs; she was wet.· It came clear from the bag, her finger slipping on to the trigger, thumb freeing the safety catch.
· His foot slipped on the wet grass and he fell.· His feet turned capricious, slipping off at odd angles.· His foot slipped and he grasped at a piece of jutting tile and dragged himself back to safety.· His foot slipped into the space between the wall and the scaffolding, and he tumbled forward on to the wall.· The unwary movement caused her foot to slip on the footpath made muddy by the overnight rain.· While making a final check in the loft, his feet had slipped on the wet glassy joists.· As he turned, his foot slipped off the joist.· She allowed it to fall in a circle around her feet, and slipped her khaki shirt off over her head.
· In Hampshire alone Gosport, Havant and Portsmouth all slipped from their grasp.· Every solid fact slipped out of Blanche's grasp as soon as she believed she grasped it.· While she was doing this, the child slipped from her grasp, and fell into the river where it was drowned.· The government does not want them to slip beyond its grasp.· He felt that things were loosening and slipping from his grasp.· Although nominally in charge, control was slipping from his grasp.· Long ago, he now realised, Nicholas had slipped from his grasp.· The shot slipped from his grasp and nearly flattened the Head's wife.
· Josie's hand slipped on the grater and a bright bead of blood swelled out of her forefinger.· Primo reaches for his wallet, lets it fall open in his hand and slips out a five.· Suppose his hand slipped, suppose he were to shed Marcus's blood?· My hand slipped and I had to hang on tight.· His hand slipped down to his belt.· My hand slipped into the pocket and came out with something hard and gleaming, a blue object with painted-on eyes.· Her flailing hand slipped down to the pack, wrenching its cords open, just as cruel fingers seized her arm.· A slight embarrassment fell on them, and her hand slipped out of his.
· It slipped my mind because of the tragedy that followed.· It had slipped his mind entirely that today.· Jean hadn't even asked Helen what she had said; the entire episode had slipped her mind.· Their faces slipped through her mind, round faces and long faces, thin, fat, smiling, sombre.· He had seemed thrown for a moment, as though it had genuinely slipped his mind that he was about to be married.· It is their chronicler's fault that their words and actions slip through the mind instead of staying.· I can't believe it has slipped my mind.· Yes, that had slipped her mind.
· Graham, on the other hand, had nearly slipped through the net.· No one knows how many have slipped through the net.· Even with the former region's history of testing in primaries, children continue to slip through the net.· Alan Garcia, Fujimori's predecessor, slipped the net.· Her foot slipped suddenly through the net.· This one slipped through the net.· Paul Merton slipped through the net.· Several other counties are already regretting that he slipped through the net.
· For the nine months to December, pre-tax profits slipped 13 percent to £247 million.· Inflation has slipped to 3 percent from more than 10 percent over the same period.
· Angel Four eased the door open enough to allow him to slip quickly into the room beyond.· One May morning I woke to find some one slipping through my room into the bathroom.· Immediately after they tidied and washed up, they went to kiss Moran good night and slipped away to their rooms.· Juliet slipped into Donna's room.· Then he kissed my forehead and quietly slipped out of the room.· He slipped from the room and purchased a beef sandwich from the barman upstairs.· Quietly they slipped from the room.
VERB· If they had been invited it might have made it easier, since it would have allowed him to slip away unnoticed.· I was not responsible for the chance encounter that allowed the virus to slip into my bloodstream in the summer of 1944.· Angel Four eased the door open enough to allow him to slip quickly into the room beyond.· And yet, you allow those memories to slip away!· Clearly the Mason had given orders that the Angel Gabriel must not be allowed to slip away.· Pods can also warp, allowing the batteries to slip out of contact, and the contacts themselves are often quite small.· In one brief moment of weakness he had allowed the mask to slip.· She allowed him to slip off her tights and the soft lace briefs beneath.
· Tears welled up in her eyes and began slipping slowly down her cheeks.· When I thought about our thefts, I could feel the crown on my head begin to slip away.· Bank lending to the property market dried up, some property firms have gone bust and land prices have begun to slip.· Quality, performance, and profitability all began to slip.· He unbuckled his sword belt, then unlaced his jerkin and began to slip it over his head.· The vague sense of depression that had settled over her in the library began to slip away.· Spiro was earning £13,000 a month but had begun to slip into debt.· The front wheels began to slip, and then the rear wheels hit the ice patch and they too began to spin.
· It was scary because I could only put one foot in the stirrup and it kept slipping out.· He was wearing Sperry Top-Siders, the kind with the white soles that keep you from slipping.· In fact it would keep slipping off the agenda.· She wrapped me in the dress, which kept slipping off my shoulders and dragged through the dust as we walked.· He pushed back a long, greasy spike of hair that kept slipping down and pricking his ear.· But the mask was too large and heavy and kept slipping down his face.
· Tricia backed her way out, never taking her eyes off me or letting her bearings slip.· Colin, on the other hand, became discouraged and let things slip.· But I should never have let you slip away so easily.· As an aside, the parties let it slip that the idea of a true playoff system had been scrapped.· From there on, they never let slip their icy grip on the game.· The Celtics let this one slip away slowly, painfully and needlessly.· She had learned it the hard way and she never let her guard slip at all.· Wrapped up with visions of kissing Deborah, I had ignored his bedtime rituals and let him slip away.
· His feelings of restlessness were compounded by the fact that his own work seemed to be slipping away from him.· For the parents time seems both to slip away yet remain frozen in place.· The great moment seems to be slipping away.· Events seemed to be slipping away, voices were welling from the inside and were poised to be audible.· But the genre always seems to slip back into a coma.· A fact which seems to have slipped by the greybeards of the art world.· Tony looked up and smiled, but his gaze seemed to slip off her forehead.
· But really I want to try to slip past them.· I said, trying to slip a morsel of fish between her teeth.· Had he guessed she would try to slip away?· The companies are watching carefully lest other lobbyists try to slip the tougher provisions back in.· He tried to slip in unnoticed but it was too late.· Better still, get him to try and slip a man in through the sea-gate.· We try and slip him in on the sly when we think we've got them hooked.· As they walked to the car, Nicky tried to slip his arm around her waist.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► let something slipPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► fly/slip under somebody's/the radar
- He had seemed thrown for a moment, as though it had genuinely slipped his mind that he was about to be married.
- I can't believe it has slipped my mind.
- It slipped my mind because of the tragedy that followed.
- It completely slipped my mind I was going to be accused of theft!
- It had slipped his mind entirely that today.
- Jean hadn't even asked Helen what she had said; the entire episode had slipped her mind.
- Yes, that had slipped her mind.
- You think something as important as that would slip my mind?
- Even with the former region's history of testing in primaries, children continue to slip through the net.
- Graham, on the other hand, had nearly slipped through the net.
- In a child-centred class of 30 children it is easy for some to slip through the net and learn nothing.
- No one knows how many have slipped through the net.
- Paul Merton slipped through the net.
- Several other counties are already regretting that he slipped through the net.
- This one slipped through the net.
- And on most of the occasions when they had been alone together he hadn't let a chance slip by.
- As an aside, the parties let it slip that the idea of a true playoff system had been scrapped.
- Attention creates the foreground of consciousness, letting the rest slip into peripheral awareness.
- Be careful lads not to let this one slip away!
- Colin, on the other hand, became discouraged and let things slip.
- He held it up, and let it slip between his fingers.
- The Celtics let this one slip away slowly, painfully and needlessly.
- Wrapped up with visions of kissing Deborah, I had ignored his bedtime rituals and let him slip away.
- How often have they bribed city workers to slip one over on an ignorant city council?
- I was tremendously upset when the elder slipped a disc and spent freshman year in a full body brace.
- Alex let slip that he had spoken to Julie on the phone and knew where she was.
- He inadvertently let slip the name of their new product.
- Even if he did not allow himself to betray his secret directly he might let slip something that would provide a clue.
- From there on, they never let slip their icy grip on the game.
- He had let slip he was married.
- I happened to let slip how much James gave me for it.
- It was true that Miss Devenish let slip a good deal of fragmentary information about Tolby.
- Not a word had Dooley let slip, not even a hint.
- On the few occasions I have met him it has been very difficult for me not to let slip something about you.
- The chance to convert a proposal long mooted into reality was too precious to let slip.
- Even with the former region's history of testing in primaries, children continue to slip through the net.
- Graham, on the other hand, had nearly slipped through the net.
- In a child-centred class of 30 children it is easy for some to slip through the net and learn nothing.
- No one knows how many have slipped through the net.
- One group still fell through the net.
- Paul Merton slipped through the net.
- This one slipped through the net.
- Even with the former region's history of testing in primaries, children continue to slip through the net.
- Graham, on the other hand, had nearly slipped through the net.
- In a child-centred class of 30 children it is easy for some to slip through the net and learn nothing.
- No one knows how many have slipped through the net.
- Paul Merton slipped through the net.
- Several other counties are already regretting that he slipped through the net.
- This one slipped through the net.
- Did I say "Harlow"? Sorry, I meant "Harrow". It was just a slip of the tongue.
- He quickly corrected his unfortunate slip of the tongue.
- In an apparent slip of the tongue, Ms. Bianchi referred to Omaha as Oklahoma.
- He had made an unfortunate slip of the tongue himself.
- Much of the humour derives from slips of the tongue, an occupational hazard.
- One slip of the tongue would have betrayed all I was working for.
- They both use the same root consonants, which are rearranged as in a dream or a slip of the tongue.
WORD FAMILYnounslipslipperslippageslipperinessadjectiveslipperyverbslip
1fall or slide [intransitive] to slide a short distance accidentally, and fall or lose your balance slightly: Wright slipped but managed to keep hold of the ball.slip on He slipped on the ice.► see thesaurus at fall2go somewhere [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to go somewhere, without attracting other people’s attention SYN slide: Ben slipped quietly out of the room. One man managed to slip from the club as police arrived.3put something somewhere [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to put something somewhere quietly or smoothly SYN slide: Ann slipped the book into her bag. A letter had been slipped under his door. Carrie slipped her arm through her brother’s.► see thesaurus at put4give something to somebody [transitive] to give someone something secretly or without attracting much attentionslip somebody something I slipped him a ten-dollar bill to keep quiet.slip something to somebody Carr slips the ball to King who scores easily.5move [intransitive] to move smoothly, especially off or from something: As he bent over, the towel round his waist slipped.slip off/down/from etc He watched the sun slip down behind the mountains. The ring had slipped off Julia’s finger. Cally slipped from his grasp and fled.6knife [intransitive] if a knife or other tool slips, it moves so that it accidentally cuts the wrong thing: The knife slipped and cut his finger.7get worse [intransitive] to become worse or lower than before: Standards have slipped in many parts of the industry. His popularity slipped further after a series of scandals. You’re slipping, Doyle! You need a holiday.8change condition [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to gradually start being in a particular condition SYN fallslip into He had begun to slip into debt. She slipped into unconsciousness and died the next day. The project has slipped behind schedule.9clothes [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to put a piece of clothing on your body, or take it off your body, quickly and smoothlyslip something off/on Peter was already at the door slipping on his shoes.slip into/out of She slipped out of her clothes and stepped into the shower.10time [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if time slips away, past etc, it passes quicklyslip away/past/by The search for the missing child continued, but time was slipping away. The hours slipped past almost unnoticed.11slip your mind/memory if something slips your mind, you forget it: I meant to buy some milk, but it completely slipped my mind.12let something slip to say something without meaning to, when you had wanted it to be a secret: He let it slip that they were planning to get married.13get free [transitive] to get free from something that was holding you: The dog slipped his collar and ran away.14 slip through the net British English, slip through the cracks American English if someone or something slips through the net, they are not caught or dealt with by the system that is supposed to catch them or deal with them: In a class of 30 children, it is easy for one to slip through the net and learn nothing.15 let something slip (through your fingers) to not take an opportunity, offer etc: Don’t let a chance like that slip through your fingers!16slip one over on somebody especially American English informal to deceive or play a trick on someone17slip a disc to suffer an injury when one of the connecting parts between the bones in your back moves out of placeslip away phrasal verb1to leave a place secretly or without anyone noticing: He slipped away into the crowd.2if something such as an opportunity slips away, it is no longer available: This time, Radford did not let her chance slip away.slip something ↔ in phrasal verb to use a word or say something without attracting too much attention: He had slipped in a few jokes to liven the speech up.slip out phrasal verb if something slips out, you say it without really intending to: I didn’t mean to say it. The words slipped out.slip up phrasal verb to make a mistake: The company apologized for slipping up so badly.slip up on Someone had slipped up on the order.slip1 verbslip2 noun
slipslip2 ●●○ S3 noun WORD ORIGINslip2
Origin:
1,8 1400-1500 Middle Dutch, Middle Low German slippe ‘split, slit, flap’2-7, 9 1400-1500 ➔ SLIP110 Old English slypa ‘slime’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Don't worry -- we all make slips from time to time.
- Everyone who votes has to fill in a slip of paper in order to register.
- I looked through my wallet for last month's wage slip.
- If you make one slip, it could cost you a lot.
- People doing this kind of precision work can't afford to make the slightest slip.
- The bank clerk handed me an official blue slip to sign.
- There was a credit-card slip stapled to the receipt.
- A week ago her plan had been to give Travis the slip and catch the first flight out.
- She fed the little slips of cardboard one by one into its grinding jaws.
Longman Language Activatorto succeed in escaping from someone who is chasing you
to succeed in escaping from someone who is trying to catch you: · It looks as if they've escaped. They're probably over the border by now.· So far the terrorists have managed to escape the police.escape from: · He ducked down an alley to escape from the mob that was chasing him.escape into/across/over etc: · Criminals generally know their neighborhood well, so it's not difficult for them to escape into the back streets.
to escape from someone who is chasing you, especially when there is no chance that you will be caught afterwards: · How could you let him get away!· Police believe the gunmen got away in a white Ford pickup.get away from: · Follow that car and don't let it get away from you.get clean away (=get away completely): · Detectives followed the man as far as the harbour, but then he jumped into a speedboat and got clean away.
informal to escape from someone who is chasing you by tricking them or doing something unexpected: · Watch him very carefully - he might try and give us the slip.· I wanted to talk to her before she left the hotel, but she gave me the slip.
to escape from someone who is chasing you or trying to find you by cleverly doing something that makes it impossible for them to know where you are: · He made the calls from different pay phones around the city to throw the police off the scent.
to escape from someone, especially someone who has been chasing you for a long time, for example by hiding or by going faster than them: shake off somebody: · Mailer disappeared into a dark basement, hoping to shake off the gang.shake somebody off: · You're going to have to drive faster if you want to shake them off.
to successfully escape after a crime, leaving no signs to show where you are: · Police have found the helicopters that the terrorists used to make their getaway.make a clean getaway (=to escape leaving no signs to show where you are): · The robbers hopped into a waiting car and made a clean getaway.
formal to cleverly avoid being found or caught by someone, especially for a long time: · Despite a $25,000 reward on his head, he continues to elude the authorities.elude capture: · Lt. Forney managed to elude capture by enemy forces for several weeks.
mistake something incorrect that you do, say, or write without intending to: · Your essay is full of mistakes.· Celia corrected the mistakes with a pen.mistake in: · a tiny mistake in their calculationsmake a mistake: · Sampras was playing badly, making a lot of mistakes.there's a mistake: · There must be some mistake - I definitely paid the bill last week.
a mistake - use this especially to talk about mistakes in calculating or in using a language, system, or computer: · An error occurred in the processing of your application.error in: · There seems to be an error in the data.human error (=when a mistake is caused by people, not by a machine): · The report concluded that the accident was caused by human error.computer error (=a mistake caused by a computer): · Over 50 people were denied a vote through a computer error.
a small unimportant mistake that is easy to make: make a slip: · Don't worry -- we all make slips from time to time.· People doing this kind of precision work can't afford to make the slightest slip.
a careless mistake that may spoil a plan or process: · This whole situation only happened because of a slip-up by the bank.· If we are going to win the contract, we can't afford any more slip-ups.
a careless mistake that causes confusion about details, for example someone's name, the time of a meeting etc: · The police have now returned Mr Sullivan's car and apologized for the mix-up.mix-up over: · There was a mix-up over the train times and I arrived two hours late.mix-up in: · I'm afraid there's been a mix-up in the booking - we were expecting you tomorrow.
a mistake that you make by not noticing something or by forgetting to do something: · I'm sure it was just an oversight that your name wasn't on the list.· The bank apologized for the oversight.· Due to an administrative oversight, several members of staff did not receive pay checks this month.
when you accidentally say a different word from the word you intended to say, sometimes with embarrassing results: · He quickly corrected his unfortunate slip of the tongue.· Did I say "Harlow"? Sorry, I meant "Harrow". It was just a slip of the tongue.
British /booboo American informal a silly mistake, especially one that amuses people: · We labelled the pictures with the wrong names, but the boob was spotted by one of our readers.make a boob/booboo: · Whoops! I think I've made a booboo.
a very bad mistake, especially one that shows you do not know something: · He read out a selection of howlers from students' exam answers.
a thin flat piece a thin flat piece of something such as paper, glass, or metal, usually with four straight sides: · Wrapping paper is sold in sheets or rolls.sheet of: · She decorated a sheet of mirrored glass with a few pressed flowers. · Sinks can be pressed from a single sheet of steel.
a thin flat piece of something such as cloth or paper: strip of: · You will need a strip of stiff cardboard to make this hat.cut/snip etc something into strips: · She then snipped the satin into thin strips.
a small narrow piece of paper, usually with information written on it: · The bank clerk handed me an official blue slip to sign.slip of: · Everyone who votes has to fill in a slip of paper in order to register.wage slipBritish /pay slip American (=a slip of paper that shows how much you have been paid): · I looked through my wallet for last month's wage slip.
a flat piece of glass which has been cut to the size of a window: pane of: · The bullet shattered two panes of glass.window pane: · I watched the rain as it pounded against the window pane.
a thin flat piece of food such as bread, meat, or cheese that has been cut from a bigger piece using a knife: · "Would you like some more toast?" "Just one more slice, please."slice of: · I admired the thick slices of plum cake arranged on the plate.cut/carve something into slices: · The beef was carved into slices so thin you could almost see through them.
WORD SETSanorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY a slip of paper Molly knew she could not afford to make a single slip.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES This government has an unhappy knack of slipping on banana skins. He retired early because of a slipped disc (=one that has moved out of its correct place). He slipped and fell on the ice. It had completely slipped her mind that Dave still had a key to the house. The great ship slipped her moorings and slid out into the Atlantic.
a slip of paper Molly knew she could not afford to make a single slip. This government has an unhappy knack of slipping on banana skins. (=gradually become completely confused and disorganized)· After the invasion, the country lapsed into chaos.
(=go into one)· Brett slipped into a coma from which he never awakened.
He retired early because of a slipped disc (=one that has moved out of its correct place). He slipped and fell on the ice. It had completely slipped her mind that Dave still had a key to the house. The great ship slipped her moorings and slid out into the Atlantic. (=fade into oblivion)· It was once a popular game, but it has since sunk into oblivion.· The old machines eventually slid into oblivion.
(=fade into obscurity)· Many scientific theories are never proved and slip into obscurity.
(=a small piece)· He scribbled Pamela’s address on a scrap of paper.
(=start to experience a recession)· Most analysts don’t believe the economy will slide into recession.
(=get into a routine without making any difficulty)· The team slipped quickly into a routine.
(=put them on or take them off quickly or gently)· She slipped off her shoes and curled her feet up under her on the sofa.
· School inspectors say that educational standards have fallen.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Perhaps not letting you know the party was off was a Freudian slip.
· She fed the little slips of cardboard one by one into its grinding jaws.· How do you know she was such a little slip of a girl, Bern?
VERB· From about the time of the invention of red-figure some black-figure vases are given a white slip covering the orange clay.· But she was confident she could give the police the slip.· A week ago her plan had been to give Travis the slip and catch the first flight out.· He gave her the slip, and there was a pause.· Time allowed 08:29 Still at large ... armed prisoner gives police the slip.· Somehow the Girls gave Daisy the slip and went off with them.· But to find her meant giving him the slip, and she hadn't been too successful at that the last time.· Perhaps he thought that, and he'd given me the slip.
· Hugh handed me his slip with two pound notes.· After all those years of hard work, they just handed me a pink slip and it was over.
· Attention creates the foreground of consciousness, letting the rest slip into peripheral awareness.· During his 1995 mayoral campaign, Miller was adamantly opposed to letting Tucson Water slip into private hands.· On the few occasions I have met him it has been very difficult for me not to let slip something about you.· He tried to let Billie and Carlo slip to the back of his mind.· I happened to let slip how much James gave me for it.· Not a word had Dooley let slip, not even a hint.· And on most of the occasions when they had been alone together he hadn't let a chance slip by.· Even if he did not allow himself to betray his secret directly he might let slip something that would provide a clue.
· Bumper bap Serves 1 Make two horizontal slips in a large bap without cutting right through.· When making scalloped potatoes, slip in some sliced parsnips for a burst of sweet flavor.· As soon as you make a nervous slip, he explodes with anger - humiliating you in front of colleagues.· Terrified of making the slightest slip - Kinnock and the rest played safe - or what they thought was safe.· But it is equally possible that he could spoil any chances he might have had by making some political slip.· He did make one slip, of course - referring to Kemijärvi.· He had made an unfortunate slip of the tongue himself.· What on earth had made her let that slip?
· If you would like to know more contact any of the people listed overleaf or return the tear off slip.· Alternatively telephone your consultant or complete and return the attached slip.· All course organisers returning slips showing the number of students on their courses were sent questionnaires.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► a slip of a girl/boy etcPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► fly/slip under somebody's/the radar
- He had made an unfortunate slip of the tongue himself.
- In all the excitement the Registrar, Mrs Molly Croll, suffered a slip of the pen.
- Much of the humour derives from slips of the tongue, an occupational hazard.
- One slip of the tongue would have betrayed all I was working for.
- They both use the same root consonants, which are rearranged as in a dream or a slip of the tongue.
- Eddie gave her the slip in the hotel lobby.
- I wanted to talk to her before she left the hotel, but she gave me the slip.
- Watch him very carefully - he might try and give us the slip.
- A week ago her plan had been to give Travis the slip and catch the first flight out.
- After giving their pursuers the slip, the thieves abandoned the Cavalier.
- But she was confident she could give the police the slip.
- But to find her meant giving him the slip, and she hadn't been too successful at that the last time.
- He gave her the slip, and there was a pause.
- Perhaps he thought that, and he'd given me the slip.
- Somehow the Girls gave Daisy the slip and went off with them.
- Time allowed 08:29 Still at large ... armed prisoner gives police the slip.
- Alex let slip that he had spoken to Julie on the phone and knew where she was.
- He inadvertently let slip the name of their new product.
- Even if he did not allow himself to betray his secret directly he might let slip something that would provide a clue.
- From there on, they never let slip their icy grip on the game.
- He had let slip he was married.
- I happened to let slip how much James gave me for it.
- It was true that Miss Devenish let slip a good deal of fragmentary information about Tolby.
- Not a word had Dooley let slip, not even a hint.
- On the few occasions I have met him it has been very difficult for me not to let slip something about you.
- The chance to convert a proposal long mooted into reality was too precious to let slip.
- Even with the former region's history of testing in primaries, children continue to slip through the net.
- Graham, on the other hand, had nearly slipped through the net.
- In a child-centred class of 30 children it is easy for some to slip through the net and learn nothing.
- No one knows how many have slipped through the net.
- One group still fell through the net.
- Paul Merton slipped through the net.
- This one slipped through the net.
- Even with the former region's history of testing in primaries, children continue to slip through the net.
- Graham, on the other hand, had nearly slipped through the net.
- In a child-centred class of 30 children it is easy for some to slip through the net and learn nothing.
- No one knows how many have slipped through the net.
- Paul Merton slipped through the net.
- Several other counties are already regretting that he slipped through the net.
- This one slipped through the net.
- Did I say "Harlow"? Sorry, I meant "Harrow". It was just a slip of the tongue.
- He quickly corrected his unfortunate slip of the tongue.
- In an apparent slip of the tongue, Ms. Bianchi referred to Omaha as Oklahoma.
- He had made an unfortunate slip of the tongue himself.
- Much of the humour derives from slips of the tongue, an occupational hazard.
- One slip of the tongue would have betrayed all I was working for.
- They both use the same root consonants, which are rearranged as in a dream or a slip of the tongue.
WORD FAMILYnounslipslipperslippageslipperinessadjectiveslipperyverbslip
1paper [countable] a small or narrow piece of paper: a slip of paper an order slip a betting slip → payslip2mistake [countable] a small mistake: Molly knew she could not afford to make a single slip.3slip of the tongue/pen a small mistake you make when you are speaking or writing, especially by using the wrong word: It was just a slip of the tongue. → Freudian slip4give somebody the slip informal to escape from someone who is chasing you: Somehow she’d given them the slip.5clothing [countable] a piece of underwear, similar to a thin dress or skirt, that a woman wears under a dress or skirt: a white silk slip6getting worse [countable usually singular] an occasion when something becomes worse or lower SYN dropslip in a slip in house prices7slide [countable] an act of sliding a short distance or of falling by sliding8a slip of a girl/boy etc old-fashioned a small thin young person – often used humorously9cricket [countable usually plural] a part of the field where players stand, trying to catch the ball in cricket10clay [uncountable] technical a mixture of clay and water that is used for decorating pots