Zoeken
slip of the tongue
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an accidental and minor mistake made while speaking
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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.
Voorbeeld
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.
The politician's many slips of the tongue have made him a liability for his party.
