Definition of let (something) slide
- You were late this morning. I'll let it slide this time, but don't let it happen again.
- It may be best to let things slide this time.
: to cause to : make
: to give opportunity to or fail to prevent
used in the imperative to introduce a request or proposal
: something that impedes : obstruction
: a shot or point in racket games that does not count and must be replayed
: hinder, prevent
: small one
: article worn on
: some indeterminate or unspecified thing
: some indeterminate amount more than a specified number
: a person or thing of consequence
: in some degree : somewhat
used as an intensive giving adverbial force to an adjective
: to move smoothly along a surface : slip
: to coast over snow or ice
: to fall or dive feetfirst or headfirst when approaching a base
: an act or instance of sliding
: a musical grace of two or more small notes
: portamento
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