Pronunciation: /slɪp bæk/
noun a sudden return to a previous state or condition
A1 I saw a slip back in the hallway.
A2 The slip back of the chair was broken.
B1 She grabbed the slip back of his shirt as he tried to leave.
B2 The slip back of the sofa was covered in dust.
C1 The slip back of the bookshelf was hidden behind the books.
C2 The slip back of the painting revealed a hidden compartment.
verb to go back or revert to a previous state or condition
A1 I slipped back into my old habits.
A2 She slipped back into her comfort zone.
B1 After a brief moment of confidence, he slipped back into his shy demeanor.
B2 Despite his best efforts, he couldn't help but slip back into his old ways.
C1 The athlete struggled not to slip back into bad training habits.
C2 Even after years of therapy, he still occasionally slips back into negative thought patterns.
formal After making progress in her recovery, she felt herself starting to slip back into old habits.
informal I thought I was over my ex, but sometimes I slip back and start missing them.
slang I was doing well with my diet, but then I slipped back and ate a whole pizza.
figurative As he tried to move forward in his career, he couldn't help but feel like he was slipping back into his old job.
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