How to Pronounce "let things slide"
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈsɫaɪd
LET thingz SLYD
lˈɛt/ /θˈɪŋz/ /slˈaɪd
let THINGZ slyd
Definition
To ignore problems, mistakes, or bad behavior instead of fixing or addressing them; to not take action when something should be done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈsɫaɪd
British English
lˈɛt/ /θˈɪŋz/ /slˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET thingz SLYD
UK
let THINGZ slyd
Listen in Context
It's not good to always let things slide at work.
If you let things slide, the problem will get worse.
He can't just let things slide with his kids' homework.
Lately, I've been so tired that I just let things slide at home.