trip up
The phrase "trip up" can describe both physical stumbling and making errors, often used to indicate unintentional or deliberate actions.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To make an error or mistake.
Example
- She tripped up during her presentation and forgot what she was going to say.
B2General
(informal)To cause someone to make an error or mistake.
Example
- The tricky question was designed to trip up the students.
B1Physical
(general)To stumble or fall due to losing balance.
Example
- He tripped up on the uneven sidewalk.
B1Physical
(general)To cause someone to stumble or fall.
Example
- She accidentally tripped him up as they were running.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "trip up":
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