give (one) the slip

give (one) the slip

To evade or escape one. The burglar gave us the slip, but we're in pursuit.See also: give, slip

give someone the slip

Sl. to escape from a pursuer. We were on his tail until he gave us the slip. I can give her the slip in no time at all.See also: give, slip

give the slip

Escape or evade someone. For example, He saw the rival gang approaching but managed to give them the slip. [Mid-1500s] See also: give, slip

give someone the slip

evade or escape from someone. informalSee also: give, slip, someone

give somebody the ˈslip

(informal) get away from somebody who is following you: The police were chasing us but we managed to give them the slip.See also: give, slip, somebody

give someone the slip

tv. to escape from a pursuer. We were on his tail until he gave us the slip. See also: give, slip, someone

give (someone) the slip

Slang To escape the pursuit of.See also: give, slip