Slide down Meaning in English
expression
Definição
To move smoothly down a surface, usually by letting gravity carry you, such as on a slide, a hill, or something slippery.
Uso & Nuances
Usually informal and physical; common with children on slides or when losing balance (e.g., ice, hills). Can be literal or figurative, though more often literal. Typical collocations: 'slide down the hill', 'slide down the banister'. Don't confuse with 'slip' (sudden, uncontrolled).
Frases de Exemplo
The children love to slide down the playground slide.
basic
He watched the water slide down the window.
basic
Be careful not to slide down the icy steps.
basic
She accidentally started to slide down the muddy hill during the hike.
natural
Let’s slide down the banister for fun!
natural
Sometimes I wish I could just slide down into bed after a long day.
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