let slide
Choose to forgive
To let slide is to allow something to pass without attention or action—to overlook or ignore it rather than address it.
The phrase typically applies to mistakes, offenses, or obligations: I'll let it slide this time, but don't be late again.
It suggests deliberate leniency or simply choosing not to bother: He let his gym membership slide.
overlook
Miss or commanding view
pardon · condone · tolerate · dismiss · bypass · accept · permit · allow · turn a blind eye · look away
- negligence expressionsdrop the ball, asleep at the wheel, slack off, caught napping, neglect
- endurancestamina, endure, perseverance, persistence, staying power
- Giving Ingive in, back down, cave in, throw in the towel, wave the white flag
- Back Offback off, hands off, butt out, step back, keep away
- dismissingbrush aside, brush off, wave off, shrug off, blow off
let slideconfront
Face squarely, address directly
punish · call out · hold accountable · take to task · crack down on
let slidescrutinize
Inspect with close attention
follow up on · keep tabs on · keep an eye on · investigate · watch like a hawk
let slidecrack down
Enforce rules more strictly
enforce · uphold · hold the line · clamp down · clamp down on