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SLIP OF THE TONGUE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Slip Of The Tongue.

Slip Of The Tongue - as a noun

An accidental and usually trivial mistake in speaking

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misstatement16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I didn't mean to say that, it was just a slip of the tongue."
"Her slip of the tongue revealed the secret before she could stop herself."
"He quickly corrected his slip of the tongue and apologized for the inappropriate comment."
"The politician's slip of the tongue during the interview caused a media frenzy."
"A slip of the tongue can sometimes lead to misunderstandings."
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