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Definitions from the Webslip of the tonguenoun The unintentional error of speaking a word or phrase by mistake. Example sentence: During his speech, the politician made a slip of the tongue and accidentally mispronounced the city's name. idiom A mistake in speaking due to forgetfulness, nervousness, or confusion. Example sentence: She meant to say "thank you" but had a slip of the tongue and blurted out "you're welcome" instead. idiom Speaking without thinking; a thoughtless or indiscreet comment. Example sentence: John's slip of the tongue caused his friend to feel hurt as he unintentionally revealed a secret. idiom A Freudian slip, in which an unintentional mistake in speech reveals an unconscious thought or desire. Example sentence: When she accidentally called her boss "sweetheart," it was a slip of the tongue that exposed her hidden crush. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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