词汇 | let something slip |
释义 | Idiom let something slip (out) Theme: REVELATION to tell a secret by accident.I didn't let it slip out on purpose. It was an accident.John let the plans slip when he was talking to Bill. Idiom let something sliplet (something) slip to say something that you intended to keep secret.She doesn't like to tell people what she's doing, but sometimes she'll let something slip.From time to time, Alex lets slip an ugly comment about his colleagues. Usage notes: also used in the form let it slip: Pam let it slip that I'm not going to be promoted. let (something) slipTo accidentally or inadvertently reveal some secret or important piece of information. I can't believe your sister let news of our engagement slip in front of your parents! The agent, under the influence of a powerful truth serum, let slip the names of other operatives working covertly in the area. let something slip1 reveal something inadvertently in the course of a conversation. 2 fail to take advantage of an opportunity. |
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