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Slip back Meaning in English

expression

ˈsɫɪp/ /ˈbæk
SLIP-BAK
slˈɪp/ /bˈæk
sl-IP-bAK

التعريف

To return to a previous place or state quietly or gradually, often without being noticed; also, to return to a former (often worse) habit or condition.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Slip back' is often used for both physical movement (returning quietly) and metaphorically (returning to old habits, like mistakes or addiction). Common with 'into' (e.g., 'slip back into bad habits'). Usually informal. Don't confuse with just 'slip' (to fall) or 'go back' (neutral return).

جمل نموذجية

She tried not to slip back into her old eating habits.

basic

The cat slipped back into the house quietly.

basic

After a week, he began to slip back into old routines.

basic

Don't let yourself slip back after all your progress.

natural

He likes to slip back into his hometown for surprise visits.

natural

If you’re not careful, stress can make you slip back into old ways.

natural