Slip through Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫɪp/ /ˈθɹu
SLIP THROO
slˈɪp/ /θɹˈuː
sl-IP throo
Definition
To move quietly or unnoticed through a space or situation; can also mean to go unnoticed or unaddressed by people or a system.
Usage & Nuances
Often used when someone or something avoids detection or attention, e.g. 'slip through the cracks' (go unnoticed in a process). Can describe both physical movement (like sneaking through a gap) and missing details or people.
Spanish: escaparse - pasar desapercibidoPortuguese (BR): escapar - passar despercebidoPortuguese (PT): escapar - passar despercebidoChinese (Simplified): 溜走 - 被忽略Chinese (Traditional): 溜走 - 被忽略Hindi: चुपके से निकल जाना - नज़रअंदाज हो जानाArabic: يفلت - يمر دون أن يلاحظه أحدBengali: স্লিপ করে চলে যাওয়া - চুপিচুপি পার হয়ে যাওয়া - নজর এড়িয়ে যাওয়াRussian: проскользнуть - ускользнуть - пройти незамеченнымJapanese: すり抜ける - 通り抜けるVietnamese: lách qua - lọt qua - trôi quaKorean: 슬쩍 지나가다 - 빠져나가다Turkish: sıvışmak - fark edilmeden geçmekUrdu: چپکے سے نکل جانا - بغیر توجہ کے گزر جاناIndonesian: lẻn qua - lọt qua - trôi qua
Example Sentences
The cat managed to slip through the open window.
basic
Some important documents slipped through during the move.
basic
He watched leaves slip through his fingers.
basic
Sometimes mistakes just slip through even after checking twice.
natural
One tiny bug managed to slip through the screen door.
natural
Don’t let the opportunity slip through your hands.
natural