Slip through the net

Pro Tip 1/3

Imagine a safety net that fails to catch something. 'Slip through the net' is similar, meaning someone or something was missed.

Despite the safety protocols, a few hazards slipped through the net.

Pro Tip 2/3

The phrase often implies a system's failure or an oversight that should have been addressed.

A few critical warnings slipped through the net, resulting in unforeseen difficulties.

Pro Tip 3/3

Using 'slip through the net' doesn't usually assign blame; it points out something that was unintentionally missed.

I can't believe that error slipped through the net in our final report!