Pronunciation: /lɛt slɪp/
noun a mistake or error in revealing information
A1 I accidentally let slip that it was your birthday tomorrow.
A2 She let slip the secret about the surprise party.
B1 He let slip some important information during the meeting.
B2 The journalist let slip a major detail about the upcoming project.
C1 The politician let slip a controversial statement during the press conference.
C2 She let slip a hint about the new product launch during the interview.
verb to accidentally reveal or disclose information
A1 She accidentally let slip that it was his birthday.
A2 I let slip the secret about the surprise party.
B1 The politician let slip a controversial statement during the interview.
B2 He let slip some confidential information about the project.
C1 The spy let slip classified information during the interrogation.
C2 The journalist let slip details of the investigation in her article.
formal She accidentally let slip some confidential information during the meeting.
informal I can't believe you let slip about the surprise party!
slang I really let slip that I was going to quit my job.
figurative He let slip his chance to make a good impression by arriving late to the interview.
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