Slip away
phrasal verb
To quietly leave a place without being noticed.
I slipped away early so I could catch the last train home.
Often appears as...
- slip away quietly
- slip away unnoticed
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To disappear or become less perceptible.
As he grew older, his memories began to slip away.
Often appears as...
- memories slip away
- time slips away
phrasal verb
To die or pass away.
She slipped away in her sleep.
Often appears as...
- slip away peacefully
- slip away in sleep
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To quietly leave a place without being noticed.
I slipped away early so I could catch the last train home.
Often appears as...
- slip away quietly
- slip away unnoticed
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To disappear or become less perceptible.
As he grew older, his memories began to slip away.
Often appears as...
- memories slip away
- time slips away
phrasal verb
To die or pass away.
She slipped away in her sleep.
Often appears as...
- slip away peacefully
- slip away in sleep
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Silent Exit
Used when someone leaves discreetly without drawing attention.
During the party, I managed to slip away to get some rest.
Pro Tip 2/2Quick Movement
Often suggests leaving swiftly and smoothly, like slipping through fingers.
He slipped away from the group to explore alone.
Pro Tip 1/2Silent Exit
Used when someone leaves discreetly without drawing attention.
During the party, I managed to slip away to get some rest.
Pro Tip 2/2Quick Movement
Often suggests leaving swiftly and smoothly, like slipping through fingers.
He slipped away from the group to explore alone.
Pro Tip 1/2Silent Exit
Used when someone leaves discreetly without drawing attention.
During the party, I managed to slip away to get some rest.
Pro Tip 2/2Quick Movement
Often suggests leaving swiftly and smoothly, like slipping through fingers.
He slipped away from the group to explore alone.
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