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give 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. 1.To evade, escape, or get away from somebody.

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