let something slip
Unintentionally disclose information
To let something slip is to reveal information accidentally or carelessly, especially a secret or sensitive detail: She let it slip that they're getting divorced.
The image is of something escaping one's grasp unintentionally.
To let an opportunity slip is to fail to seize it: Don't let this chance slip away.
- let onReveal what you know
- let the cat out of the bagReveal a secret
- blurtSpeak suddenly, thoughtlessly
- blurt outUtter suddenly, impulsively
- give the game awayUnintentionally reveal a secret
forget · confess · overshare · betray · expose · leak · drop a hint · faux pas · reveal · disclose · neglect · lapse · divulge · admit · misstate · gossip · give away · overlook
let something slipannounce
State something officially
declare · go on record · break the news · make known · measured response
let something slipkeep secret
Not reveal information
keep to oneself · keep mum · hold one's tongue · bite one's tongue · conceal
let something slipthink before speaking
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