slip mind

Frequency: 7.312.8 per million words

To be forgotten, usually unintentionally.

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Examples (10)

  • I'm sorry I forgot your birthday—it completely slipped my mind.
  • The exact date of the meeting slipped her mind until it was too late.
  • It must have slipped my mind; I meant to call you earlier.
  • Don't let important deadlines slip your mind.
  • I hope the details of our agreement won't slip your mind.
  • His name temporarily slipped my mind during the introduction.
  • Has it completely slipped your mind that we have a reservation tonight?
  • I apologize, the appointment must have slipped my mind.
  • Sometimes, even simple tasks can slip one's mind.
  • The instruction slipped my mind and I made a mistake.