Slip Up (Verb)
Meaning
Make an error; "She slipped up and revealed the name".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She accidentally slipped up and revealed the top-secret project details during the meeting.
- The interview went smoothly until the job candidate slipped up and mentioned a major flaw in their previous experience.
- The politician's mistake on live television proved that they had slipped up in their preparation for the debate.
- He carefully rehearsed his speech, but still slipped up and forgot an entire section during the performance.
- Her strict training regimen was compromised when the athlete slipped up and missed a crucial practice session.