let slip

/lɛt slɪp/◆phrasal verb

to accidentally reveal a secret

She let slip that she was planning to move abroad.

She accidentally revealed her plans to move abroad.

informal

To accidentally reveal information that was meant to be kept secret.

He let slip the details of the surprise party.

He accidentally revealed the details of the surprise party.

She let slip her true feelings during the argument.

She unintentionally revealed her true feelings during the argument.

This phrasal verb is often used to describe unintentional disclosure of information.

Collocations

let slip outto accidentally reveal somethinglet slip byto miss an opportunity

to make a mistake

to accidentally reveal something

This phrase is often used in conversations to describe accidental revelations, especially in informal settings.

Use 'let slip' when referring to unintentional disclosure of information, not deliberate actions.

The phrase 'let slip' comes from the idea of something slipping out of control or being released unintentionally.

This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe accidental revelations of information.

let

to allow or permit

verb

slip

to escape or be released unintentionally

verb

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