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Give the slip Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsɫɪp
GIV-thuh-SLIP
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /slˈɪp
giv-thuh-SLIP

Definición

To escape from someone who is following you or to get away so that they cannot find or catch you.

Uso & Matices

Informal and commonly used in spoken English or storytelling. Implies clever or stealthy escape—often from people or authority. Typical with words like 'manage to', 'try to', 'quickly'. Not about giving a literal 'slip' (paper).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The thief tried to give the slip to the police.

basic

She managed to give the slip to her followers in the crowd.

basic

The kids tried to give the slip to their teacher after class.

basic

I thought I saw her at the mall, but she gave me the slip.

natural

We tried to follow the suspect, but he gave us the slip at the station.

natural

If you want to give the slip to paparazzi, just change your route last minute.

natural