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Raregive someone the slip
The correct spelling is give someone the slip.
How to pronounce give someone the slip
verb
Say it like: Jiv-e s-omeo-ne -the- sl-ip
The correct spelling is give someone the slip. To evade, escape, or get away from somebody. For example: "The police chased the suspect for two days before he finally gave them the slip and vanished."
Usage Examples
“The police chased the suspect for two days before he finally gave them the slip and vanished.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To evade, escape, or get away from somebody.
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