slip up

The phrase "slip up" is commonly used in English to describe making a mistake, often due to carelessness.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To make a mistake or error, often due to a lack of attention or care.

Example

She slipped up and missed the deadline.
Be careful not to slip up when entering the data.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "slip up":

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