Slip out Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫɪp/ /ˈaʊt
SLIP-owt
slˈɪp/ /ˈaʊt
sl-IP-owt
Definition
'Slip out' means to leave quietly or secretly without being noticed, or to say something accidentally without meaning to.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal speech. Used for leaving without attracting attention or unintentionally revealing information. Don't confuse with 'slip up' (make a mistake). Often in 'let something slip out' when sharing secrets.
Spanish: escaparse - salir discretamente - soltar sin quererPortuguese (BR): escapar sem querer - sair discretamente - deixar escaparPortuguese (PT): escapar sem querer - sair discretamente - deixar escaparChinese (Simplified): 溜出去 - 不小心说出Chinese (Traditional): 溜出去 - 不小心說出Hindi: चुपचाप निकल जाना - अनजाने में बोल देनाArabic: يخرج دون أن يلحظ أحد - يبوح بشيء دون قصدBengali: চুপিচুপি চলে যাওয়া - অসাবধানে বলাRussian: незаметно выйти - вырваться (о словах)Japanese: そっと抜け出す - うっかり言うVietnamese: lặng lẽ rời đi - buột miệng nói raKorean: 조용히 빠져나가다 - 무심코 말하다Turkish: sessizce çıkmak - ağzından kaçırmakUrdu: چپکے سے نکل جانا - منہ سے نکل جاناIndonesian: keluar diam-diam - keceplosan
Example Sentences
He tried to slip out during the meeting.
basic
Sorry, that just slipped out.
basic
The cat slipped out when I opened the door.
basic
I didn't mean to tell her, it just slipped out.
natural
Let's slip out before the crowd leaves.
natural
Sometimes secrets just slip out when you're not paying attention.
natural