make a slip

Frequency: 9.055.2 per million words

to commit an error or mistake

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Examples (10)

  • She made a slight slip in her calculations.
  • He made a Freudian slip during the important meeting.
  • The politician tried to recover after making a significant slip in his speech.
  • It was just a minor slip of the tongue, and he quickly corrected himself.
  • The company cannot afford any slips in its security protocols.
  • Be careful not to make a slip when handling delicate equipment.
  • Despite his experience, he made an unexpected slip in judgment.
  • The team was warned not to make any slips in the final match.
  • Her remark was not intended; it was merely an accidental slip.
  • After a series of slips, the company's stock price plummeted.