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to slip through the net
01
(of a person) to be neglected or go unnoticed, particularly by a social or political system that should have been more responsible
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Idiom
Informal
Beispiele
The meticulous investigation had identified potential suspects, but critical evidence somehow fell through the net, leading to a temporary stall in the case.
02
(of something particularly an issue) to go unnoticed or to be overlooked within a system, plan, or organization, etc.
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IdiomInformalBeispiele
Despite efforts to screen for potential side effects, a rare adverse reaction to the medication fell through the net during the clinical trial.
