Phrase guide

slip up

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To err, falter; to make a mistake, especially a seemingly small error.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I hope I don't slip up during my presentation.
  • Somebody slipped up and forgot to put your name on the guest list.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: boggle

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To lose ones footing; to slip.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

make an error

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • She slipped up and revealed the name

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stumble, trip up

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: err, mistake, slip

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: допускам грешка (dopuskam greška) — to make a mistake
  • Italian: impappinarsi — to make a mistake
  • Spanish: dar un paso en falso — to make a mistake
  • Swedish: tabba sig — to make a mistake