Let Slide

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /lɛt slaɪd/

Definitions of let slide

verb to allow something to pass without taking action or making a response

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally spilled my drink, but my friend let it slide.

A2 The teacher noticed that I didn't do my homework, but she let it slide this time.

B1 My boss usually doesn't let mistakes slide, but he was understanding this time.

B2 The referee saw the foul but decided to let it slide.

C1 The manager was not happy with the error, but he decided to let it slide for now.

C2 The judge could have penalized the team for the violation, but chose to let it slide.

Examples of let slide in a Sentence

formal I cannot let this mistake slide without addressing it.

informal I'll let it slide this time, but please be more careful next time.

slang I'll just let that slide, no big deal.

figurative Sometimes it's better to let things slide and not dwell on every little mistake.

Grammatical Forms of let slide

past tense

let slide

plural

let slide

comparative

let slide

superlative

let slide

present tense

let slide

future tense

will let slide

perfect tense

have let slide

continuous tense

is letting slide

singular

lets slide

positive degree

let slide

infinitive

to let slide

gerund

letting slide

participle

letting slide

Origin and Evolution of let slide

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'let slide' originated from Middle English, where 'let' meant to allow or permit and 'slide' meant to pass or go unnoticed.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'let slide' has evolved to mean to ignore or overlook something, rather than actively allowing it to pass.