accidental slip

Frequency: 6.89.0 per million words

a mistake made unintentionally

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The politician's remark was an accidental slip of the tongue, not a deliberate statement.
  • She apologized for the accidental slip that revealed the surprise party plans.
  • The accidental slip of a key allowed the prisoner to escape.
  • He tried to play it off as an accidental slip, but everyone knew he meant it.
  • The company's financial report contained an accidental slip in the calculation of profits.
  • It was an accidental slip that led to the discovery of the hidden documents.
  • The presenter hoped the audience would overlook the minor accidental slip in their speech.
  • This accidental slip of information could have serious consequences.
  • The lawyer argued that the confession was an accidental slip under duress.
  • We must be careful not to let such an accidental slip happen again.