slip through
The phrase "slip through" often implies avoiding detection, oversight, or consequences, usually unintentionally or by exploiting a gap in a system.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To go unnoticed or undetected.
Example
- Despite the tight security, the spy managed to slip through.
B2Procedures
(informal)To pass through checks or rules without being stopped.
Example
- Some errors can slip through even the most rigorous quality checks.
B2Systems
(informal)To avoid being caught or dealt with by a system.
Example
- A few criminals managed to slip through the legal system.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "slip through":
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