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Rareslip 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.A mistake in speech.
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