There’s Many A Slip (Between/Twixt Cup And Lip)

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Pronunciation: /ðɛrz ˈmɛni ə slɪp bɪˈtwiːn kʌp ænd lɪp/

Definitions of there’s many a slip (between/twixt cup and lip)

noun lip - the edge of a hollow container or an opening

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a saying that goes 'there's many a slip between cup and lip'.

A2 My grandmother always reminds me that there's many a slip twixt cup and lip.

B1 In life, we must remember that there's many a slip between cup and lip.

B2 The project seemed to be going smoothly, but there's many a slip twixt cup and lip.

C1 The negotiations appeared to be going well, but there's many a slip between cup and lip.

C2 Despite careful planning, there's many a slip twixt cup and lip in any business deal.

preposition between - indicating the space separating two things

Example Sentences

A1 I was confident I would win the race, but there's many a slip between cup and lip.

A2 She thought she had secured the job, but there's many a slip twixt cup and lip.

B1 The project seemed to be going smoothly, but there's many a slip between cup and lip.

B2 Despite his careful planning, there's many a slip twixt cup and lip.

C1 The negotiations appeared to be reaching a successful conclusion, but there's many a slip between cup and lip.

C2 Even with all precautions taken, there's many a slip twixt cup and lip.

conjunction and - used to connect words or groups of words

Example Sentences

A1 I thought I had enough time to finish my homework, but there's many a slip between cup and lip.

A2 She believed she would pass the exam easily, but there's many a slip twixt cup and lip.

B1 The project seemed to be going smoothly, but there's many a slip between cup and lip.

B2 The negotiations appeared to be successful, but there's many a slip twixt cup and lip.

C1 Despite careful planning, there's many a slip between cup and lip in complex business deals.

C2 In high-stakes situations, even with thorough preparation, there's many a slip twixt cup and lip.

Examples of there’s many a slip (between/twixt cup and lip) in a Sentence

formal In project management, it is important to be aware that there’s many a slip between cup and lip, so contingency plans should always be in place.

informal I know you're excited about the job interview, but remember, there’s many a slip between cup and lip, so don't count your chickens before they hatch.

slang Hey, don't get too confident about winning the game yet. There’s many a slip between cup and lip, so stay focused until the final whistle.

figurative Life is unpredictable, and just when you think everything is going smoothly, there’s many a slip between cup and lip that can change the course of events.

Grammatical Forms of there’s many a slip (between/twixt cup and lip)

past tense

many a slip occurred

plural

there are many slips between cup and lip

comparative

there are more slips between cup and lip

superlative

there are the most slips between cup and lip

present tense

there are many slips between cup and lip

future tense

there will be many slips between cup and lip

perfect tense

there have been many slips between cup and lip

continuous tense

there are many slips continuously between cup and lip

singular

there is a slip between cup and lip

positive degree

there is a slip between cup and lip

infinitive

to have many slips between cup and lip

gerund

having many slips between cup and lip

participle

many slips between cup and lip

Origin and Evolution of there’s many a slip (between/twixt cup and lip)

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'there’s many a slip between cup and lip' can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman literature, where similar expressions were used to convey the idea that unforeseen obstacles can arise before achieving a desired outcome.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase has evolved to emphasize the unpredictability of life and the potential for things to go wrong despite careful planning or anticipation.