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slip of the tongue

/slɪp əv ðə tʌŋ/

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/slɪp əv ðə tʌŋ/B2informal
  • ruНезначительная ошибка в речи, когда кто-то случайно говорит не то, что планировал, часто выдавая скрытую мысль или вызывая смущение.

A minor mistake in speech where someone accidentally says something different from what they intended, often revealing a hidden thought or causing embarrassment.

  1. Unintentional mistake in speechB2informal

    A minor error in speaking, where a person accidentally says something different from what they intended.

    ruОговорка

    • He called her by the wrong name, but it was just a slip of the tongue.
    • During the interview, she made a slip of the tongue and revealed the secret.
    • I meant to say 'happy birthday,' but it came out as 'happy Tuesday'—a silly slip of the tongue.