| 词汇 | give the slip |
| 释义 | Idiom give the slipgive (someone) the slip informal to escape from someone who is with you, following you, or watching you.There was a man following me when I left the office, but I gave him the slip on the crowded main street. give (one) the slipTo evade or escape one. The burglar gave us the slip, but we're in pursuit. give someone the slipSl. to escape from a pursuer. We were on his tail until he gave us the slip. I can give her the slip in no time at all. give the slipEscape or evade someone. For example, He saw the rival gang approaching but managed to give them the slip. [Mid-1500s] give (someone) the slipSlang To escape the pursuit of. |
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