- slip through
- phr verbSlip through is used with these nouns as the object: ↑net
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slip through
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slip through — UK US slip through Phrasal Verb with slip({{}}/slɪp/ verb ( pp ) ► [I or T] to fail to be noticed, resulting in problems: »It is too easy for problems to slip through because there is no clear regulator at the top. »Although the cost of the… … Financial and business terms
slip through — PHRASAL VERB If something slips through a set of checks or rules, it is accepted when in fact it should not be. [V P n] ...hardened trouble makers who have slipped through the security checks... [V P] The slightest little bit of inattention can… … English dictionary
slip through the net — slip through the net/cracks/ phrase to fail to be caught or protected by the system that was intended to catch or protect you A lot of poor people are slipping through the net because they don’t know what they’re entitled to. Thesaurus: forgetful … Useful english dictionary
slip through (your) fingers — 1. if something you hope to achieve slips through your fingers, you do not manage to achieve it. He has seen the world championship slip through his fingers twice. This is my big chance to make a career in journalism. I can t let it slip through… … New idioms dictionary
slip through your fingers — phrase if something such as a chance, opportunity, or prize slips through your fingers, you fail to get it or to take advantage of it This prestigious award has slipped through their fingers yet again. let something slip through your fingers: You … Useful english dictionary
slip through one's fingers — If something slips through one’s fingers it escapes or is lost through carelessness … The small dictionary of idiomes
slip through/between the cracks — see ↑crack, 2 • • • Main Entry: ↑slip … Useful english dictionary
slip through the cracks — (UK) If something slips through the cracks, it isn t noticed or avoids detection … The small dictionary of idiomes
slip through the net — If something slips through the net, it isn t noticed or avoids detection … The small dictionary of idiomes
slip through your fingers — if something such as a chance, opportunity, or prize slips through your fingers, you fail to get it or to take advantage of it This prestigious award has slipped through their fingers yet again. let something slip through your fingers: You mustn… … English dictionary
