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slip of the tongue

The correct spelling is slip of the tongue.

How to pronounce slip of the tongue

noun

Say it like: Sli-p o-f t-he -ton-gue

The correct spelling is slip of the tongue. A mistake in speech. For example: "It was an unfortunate slip of the tongue, and he did not intend it that way."

Usage Examples

It was an unfortunate slip of the tongue, and he did not intend it that way.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A mistake in speech.

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