Hledat
to slip one's mind
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to be forgotten or disregarded
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What is the origin of the idiom "slip one's mind" and when to use it?
The idiom "slip one's mind" likely originates from the notion of thoughts or information slipping away or escaping from one's conscious awareness or memory. It implies that something was forgotten unintentionally, as if it slipped through the cracks of one's mental processes. This expression is used when someone forgets something, typically something important, without intending to do so. It highlights the unintentional or accidental nature of the forgetfulness.
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It completely slipped my mind to pick up groceries on the way home, so we'll have to make do with what we have.
Don't let it slip your mind that we have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning.
The name of the new colleague seemed to slip his memory each time they met.
I'm sorry, but your birthday invitation must have slipped my mind amidst all the chaos at work.
Despite studying extensively, a few key facts slipped my mind during the exam.
