Let slip by Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈsɫɪp/ /ˈbaɪ
LET SLIP BYE
lˈɛt/ /slˈɪp/ /bˈaɪ
let SLIP BYE
Definition
To not take advantage of an opportunity or to allow time or a chance to pass without acting.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, slightly idiomatic phrase. Usually used about lost opportunities, especially regrets. Often appears as 'let a chance slip by' or 'let the moment slip by'. Not used for physical objects; only for chances or time.
Spanish: dejar pasarPortuguese (BR): deixar passarPortuguese (PT): deixar passarChinese (Simplified): 错过Chinese (Traditional): 錯過Hindi: मौका गंवानाArabic: يفوت (فرصة)Bengali: ছেড়ে দেওয়া (সুযোগ) - হারিয়ে ফেলাRussian: упустить (возможность)Japanese: 見逃すVietnamese: bỏ lỡKorean: 흘려보내다 - 놓치다Turkish: kaçırmak (fırsat)Urdu: گنوانا (موقعہ)Indonesian: để vuột mất
Example Sentences
Don't let slip by this chance to travel.
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She let slip by many great jobs.
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I won't let slip by my last chance.
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He realized too late that he'd let slip by the perfect moment to speak up.
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Opportunities like this don't come often—don't let slip by what could change your life.
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If you let slip by this deal, you might regret it for years.
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