slip out
phrasal verb
slipped out; slipping out; slips out
1
: to slide out
The hammer slipped out of my hands.
2
: to leave a place without being noticed
We'll slip out (through) the back door.
3
: to be said by mistake
I didn't intend to tell them. It just slipped out.
Examples of slip out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Baylor also slips out of the top 10, taking a five-spot drop to No. 14.
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USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
Soon after starting her search for the dog, Hazard discovered Bear had slipped out for a bit to a local tavern.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
Herring is a version in miniature of his stage persona, head tossed back, that otherworldly voice slipping out.
—Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
Its exact placement was mostly up to the current ruler, which caused the Roman calendar and solar year to slip out of sync.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 22 Feb. 2024
The Golden Eagles slipped out of the Associated Press rankings on Monday.
—Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
McCarthy responded by converting on a nifty pass to running back Blake Corum, who slipped out of the backfield uncovered, for 27 yards.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
Because of this health issue, Daynes has been trying to keep her cat from going outside, but Mabel still manages to slip out occasionally.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
Keep in Mind The springs holding the thumb release in place may slip out of line occasionally.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2024
Soon after starting her search for the dog, Hazard discovered Bear had slipped out for a bit to a local tavern.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
Herring is a version in miniature of his stage persona, head tossed back, that otherworldly voice slipping out.
—Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
Its exact placement was mostly up to the current ruler, which caused the Roman calendar and solar year to slip out of sync.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 22 Feb. 2024
The Golden Eagles slipped out of the Associated Press rankings on Monday.
—Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
McCarthy responded by converting on a nifty pass to running back Blake Corum, who slipped out of the backfield uncovered, for 27 yards.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
Because of this health issue, Daynes has been trying to keep her cat from going outside, but Mabel still manages to slip out occasionally.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
Keep in Mind The springs holding the thumb release in place may slip out of line occasionally.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
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“Slip out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip%20out. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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