slip of the tongue
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Definisi & Makna dari "slip of the tongue

slip of the tongue
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an accidental and minor mistake made while speaking

[slip] of the tongue definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "slip of the tongue" and when to use it?

The idiom "slip of the tongue" originated from the idea that speech is a deliberate act that requires conscious control, and that sometimes this control can be momentarily lost or "slip" due to various reasons. The phrase is commonly used to describe situations where someone says something embarrassing, inappropriate, or offensive by accident.

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The politician's many slips of the tongue have made him a liability for his party.
The slip of the tongue gave the spy away, inadvertently revealing classified information to the enemy.
He regretted his slip of the tongue during the interview, which cost him the job.
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