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Definition |
accidentally reveal something that was meant to be kept secret |
Examples |
1) I didn't mean to let slip that
surprise party plan. 2) I accidentally let
slip the embarrassing story from our vacation. |
Etymology |
This term originates from the idea of
something slipping out of one's grasp, dating back to the 16th century. |
Synonyms |
reveal inadvertently, mistakenly leak,
accidentally expose |
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