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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
Exemple
Despite the thorough screening process, a few exceptional candidates slipped through the net, and we only discovered their qualifications later.
In the complex immigration system, it's not uncommon for certain cases to fall through the net, resulting in individuals facing uncertain legal status.
02
(of something particularly an issue) to go unnoticed or to be overlooked within a system, plan, or organization, etc.
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IdiomInformalExemple
In the audit process, a critical error in the financial records fell through the net, leading to inaccurate financial reporting.
Despite rigorous security measures, a software vulnerability fell through the net, exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access.
