Meaning of the word "slip of the tongue" in English
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slip of the tongue
US /slɪp əv ðə tʌŋ/
UK /slɪp əv ðə tʌŋ/
Idiom
1.
a minor mistake in speaking, usually unintentional, that reveals a hidden thought or feeling
Example:
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It was just a slip of the tongue when I called him by the wrong name.
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She made a slip of the tongue and revealed the surprise party.
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