Meaning of the word "slip up" in English

What does "slip up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slip up

US /ˈslɪp ʌp/

UK /slɪp ʌp/

make a careless error

Example:

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I hope I don't slip up during the presentation.

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The company slipped up by not checking the data carefully.

Synonym:

err blunder miscalculate falter stumble

a careless mistake or error

Example:

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It was just a minor slip-up, nothing serious.

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One slip-up could cost us the entire project.

Synonym:

mistake error blunder gaffe oversight