slip-up

[US]/[ˈslɪp ʌp]/
[UK]/[ˈslɪp ʌp]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A mistake; a blunder.; A minor accident or mishap.
v.To make a mistake or blunder.; To have a minor accident or mishap.

Phrases & Collocations

minor slip-up

avoid slip-ups

had a slip-up

slip-up once

serious slip-up

no slip-ups

prevent slip-ups

one slip-up

making a slip-up

fatal slip-up

Example Sentences

i had a slight slip-up and forgot to send the email.

don't let a slip-up ruin your chances of getting the job.

he had a major slip-up during the presentation and stumbled over his words.

she admitted to a slip-up in her calculations.

it was just a slip-up; it happens to everyone sometimes.

the politician's slip-up on live television caused a scandal.

i'm worried about a slip-up during the exam.

he made a slip-up and revealed the company's secret.

she tried to cover up her slip-up, but it was too late.

the team suffered a costly slip-up in the final minutes of the game.

i had a brief slip-up in memory, forgetting her name.

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