Pronunciation: /slɪp əˈweɪ/
noun a sudden or gradual disappearance or escape
A1 The slip away of time is inevitable.
A2 The slip away of opportunities can lead to regret.
B1 The slip away of memories can be bittersweet.
B2 The slip away of friendships can be heartbreaking.
C1 The slip away of chances can shape our lives.
C2 The slip away of moments of happiness is a reminder to cherish them.
verb to escape or disappear unnoticed or quickly
A1 I watched the balloon slip away into the sky.
A2 The cat managed to slip away from the dog chasing it.
B1 The opportunity to travel abroad seemed to slip away as time passed.
B2 She felt her chance at success slipping away as she struggled to keep up with the competition.
C1 The significance of the historical event began to slip away from the public's memory.
C2 As the years went by, the details of the incident slowly slipped away from his mind.
formal As time passed, the opportunity began to slip away.
informal I watched the chance slip away right before my eyes.
slang I totally let that opportunity slip away, dude.
figurative Her dreams seemed to slip away like sand through her fingers.
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