accidental slip
Frequency: 6.89.0 per million words
a mistake made unintentionally
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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.