Slide by Meaning in English
expression
释义
To move past something or someone quietly or without being noticed; can also mean to pass by quickly and easily.
用法与细微差别
Informal, often used for both physical movement and metaphorical situations (missed/ignored events, unnoticed passage of time). Typically used for quiet, subtle movement. Watch for confusion with 'slip by'. Common in phrases like 'let it slide by' (ignore it).
例句
She tried to slide by the teacher without being seen.
basic
Sometimes, little mistakes slide by without anyone noticing.
basic
He watched the cars slide by on the wet road.
basic
If you let deadlines slide by, you'll fall behind.
natural
The summer seemed to slide by faster than usual this year.
natural
He managed to slide by without finishing his homework, but the teacher noticed the next day.
natural