Slip
verb
To slide unintentionally causing one to lose balance.
I slipped on the wet floor and broke my arm.
Often appears as...
- slip on
- slip off
noun
A small piece of paper, especially one that is used for writing down a short message or information.
He handed me a slip with his address written on it.
Often appears as...
- banking slip
- voting slip
verb
To move quietly or quickly without others noticing.
She slipped away before the meeting was over.
Often appears as...
- slip away
- slip out
noun
In sport, a fielding position in cricket close to the batsman.
He is standing at first slip, ready to catch the ball.
Usage tips
Sport
noun
A small mistake or error.
He had a few slips in his speech but overall it was good.
Often appears as...
- memory slip
- typing slip
verb
To put on or take off clothing quickly or effortlessly.
She quickly slipped into her dress before heading out.
Often appears as...
- slip on
- slip off
verb
To slide unintentionally causing one to lose balance.
I slipped on the wet floor and broke my arm.
Often appears as...
- slip on
- slip off
noun
A small piece of paper, especially one that is used for writing down a short message or information.
He handed me a slip with his address written on it.
Often appears as...
- banking slip
- voting slip
verb
To move quietly or quickly without others noticing.
She slipped away before the meeting was over.
Often appears as...
- slip away
- slip out
noun
In sport, a fielding position in cricket close to the batsman.
He is standing at first slip, ready to catch the ball.
Usage tips
Sport
noun
A small mistake or error.
He had a few slips in his speech but overall it was good.
Often appears as...
- memory slip
- typing slip
verb
To put on or take off clothing quickly or effortlessly.
She quickly slipped into her dress before heading out.
Often appears as...
- slip on
- slip off
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Refers to losing physical control, often on a slippery surface.
Be careful not to slip on the ice.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to describe making mistakes in situations.
I slipped and told her the secret by mistake.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Refers to losing physical control, often on a slippery surface.
Be careful not to slip on the ice.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to describe making mistakes in situations.
I slipped and told her the secret by mistake.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Refers to losing physical control, often on a slippery surface.
Be careful not to slip on the ice.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically to describe making mistakes in situations.
I slipped and told her the secret by mistake.
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Garth Lenz: The true...
We have an incredible gift in the boreal, an incredible opportunity to preserve our best defense against global warming, but we could let that slip away. The tar sands could threaten not just a large section of the boreal. It compromises the life and the health
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How spontaneous brain...
Despite their small number, these neurons have a huge effect in turning off brainstem regions that normally keep you awake and alert, letting other parts, like the cortex and thalamus, slowly slip into their own default rhythms. The deeper we fall into sleep,
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How much of human...
where researchers discover and study human artifacts that slipped into the sea. They're not on a treasure hunt. Underwater archaeology reveals important information about ancient climates and coastlines, it tells us how humans sailed the seas,
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Cats vs. Gravity PIPE...
waffles didn't figure on the importance of friction when attempting to lift off although he was hoping to jump up by pushing down and backwards on the car roof his slip then the energy was wasted
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The real meaning of soul...
an existentialist what I mean said a way to open out the idea to give it room to breathe but then the question is how exactly approach the sense of soul directly and likes and it slips through
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Elephant Calf Jealous Of...
slipping sneakily behind his mother he tries to get between her and baby breeze this could mean trouble breeze is now hamatan's priority and she's determined to protect her
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Nail-Biting Leopard...
males must fight for the right to breed but on these sheer cliffs any slip by either animal could be fatal a snow leopard the rarest of himalayan
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Defending a Monkey Harem...
The youngster is slipping off. The family are frantic. The harem master has no protection from attack.
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
the youngster is slipping off the family are frantic the harem master has no protection from attack
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Cuttlefish Mimics Being...
just like the real female to deter his advances he slips beside her
Video examples
Garth Lenz: The true...
We have an incredible gift in the boreal, an incredible opportunity to preserve our best defense against global warming, but we could let that slip away. The tar sands could threaten not just a large section of the boreal. It compromises the life and the health
Video examples
How spontaneous brain...
Despite their small number, these neurons have a huge effect in turning off brainstem regions that normally keep you awake and alert, letting other parts, like the cortex and thalamus, slowly slip into their own default rhythms. The deeper we fall into sleep,
Video examples
How much of human...
where researchers discover and study human artifacts that slipped into the sea. They're not on a treasure hunt. Underwater archaeology reveals important information about ancient climates and coastlines, it tells us how humans sailed the seas,
Video examples
Cats vs. Gravity PIPE...
waffles didn't figure on the importance of friction when attempting to lift off although he was hoping to jump up by pushing down and backwards on the car roof his slip then the energy was wasted
Video examples
The real meaning of soul...
an existentialist what I mean said a way to open out the idea to give it room to breathe but then the question is how exactly approach the sense of soul directly and likes and it slips through
Video examples
Elephant Calf Jealous Of...
slipping sneakily behind his mother he tries to get between her and baby breeze this could mean trouble breeze is now hamatan's priority and she's determined to protect her
Video examples
Nail-Biting Leopard...
males must fight for the right to breed but on these sheer cliffs any slip by either animal could be fatal a snow leopard the rarest of himalayan
Video examples
Defending a Monkey Harem...
The youngster is slipping off. The family are frantic. The harem master has no protection from attack.
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
the youngster is slipping off the family are frantic the harem master has no protection from attack
Video examples
Cuttlefish Mimics Being...
just like the real female to deter his advances he slips beside her
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Tristan Harris
American Activist
I spend a lot of my time thinking about how to spend my time. Probably too much - I probably obsess over it. My friends think I do. But I feel like I kind of have to, because these days, it feels like little bits of my time kind of slip away from me, and when that happens, it feels like parts of my life are slipping away.
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Phil Gingrey
American Politician
Most of the folks to whom I listen are concerned for their future. Too many of them know someone who's out of work, has lost their own job, or fear they might. And, they increasingly believe that the opportunity for a better life for their children is slipping away.
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Robbie Williams
British Musician
I can't complain about the support I've been given over the years, but I don't like it slipping away. Nobody says 'I'd like to be a bit less successful next year, please'. Nobody on the planet wants that, and I certainly don't.
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Isaac Brock
American Musician
Even when I was a kid, I always showed up late for school every day. It got to the point where they had my late slips filled for every day of the school year in advance, so all they had to do was fill in what time I got there.
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Joe Sakic
Canadian Athlete
I always said to myself that if I thought I slipped and could not be the player that I want to be, then it was time for me to go.
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Harold Pinter
English Dramatist
Sometimes you feel you have the truth of a moment in your hand, then it slips through your fingers and is lost.
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Reid Scott
American Actor
It's so fun to just slip on different hats and play different characters, even if it's just for a minute.
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Roger von Oech
American Businessman
Either you let your life slip away by not doing the things you want to do, or you get up and do them.
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Susan Burton
American Activist
We all make mistakes. Sometimes people slip, but that doesn't mean they're not worthy of the support.
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Jack Ma
Chinese Businessman
A trade war would be a disaster for the world. It's very easy to slip into a trade war.
Quote examples
Tristan Harris
American Activist
I spend a lot of my time thinking about how to spend my time. Probably too much - I probably obsess over it. My friends think I do. But I feel like I kind of have to, because these days, it feels like little bits of my time kind of slip away from me, and when that happens, it feels like parts of my life are slipping away.
Quote examples
Phil Gingrey
American Politician
Most of the folks to whom I listen are concerned for their future. Too many of them know someone who's out of work, has lost their own job, or fear they might. And, they increasingly believe that the opportunity for a better life for their children is slipping away.
Quote examples
Robbie Williams
British Musician
I can't complain about the support I've been given over the years, but I don't like it slipping away. Nobody says 'I'd like to be a bit less successful next year, please'. Nobody on the planet wants that, and I certainly don't.
Quote examples
Isaac Brock
American Musician
Even when I was a kid, I always showed up late for school every day. It got to the point where they had my late slips filled for every day of the school year in advance, so all they had to do was fill in what time I got there.
Quote examples
Joe Sakic
Canadian Athlete
I always said to myself that if I thought I slipped and could not be the player that I want to be, then it was time for me to go.
Quote examples
Harold Pinter
English Dramatist
Sometimes you feel you have the truth of a moment in your hand, then it slips through your fingers and is lost.
Quote examples
Reid Scott
American Actor
It's so fun to just slip on different hats and play different characters, even if it's just for a minute.
Quote examples
Roger von Oech
American Businessman
Either you let your life slip away by not doing the things you want to do, or you get up and do them.
Quote examples
Susan Burton
American Activist
We all make mistakes. Sometimes people slip, but that doesn't mean they're not worthy of the support.
Quote examples
Jack Ma
Chinese Businessman
A trade war would be a disaster for the world. It's very easy to slip into a trade war.
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