slip up

Example Sentences

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Instead, the bit reduced a palpable slight to just another funny slip-up.

From Salon

The authors suggest approaching each slip-up with curiosity rather than judgment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pakistan should also progress to the Super Eights in second place, barring a slip-up against the Netherlands, Namibia or the USA, who make up the five-team group.

From Barron's

France's only slip-up in qualifying came in a draw in Iceland last month, although they have rarely found their fluid best during a low-key campaign.

From Barron's

England may have dodged an embarrasing slip-up here, but will be aware things are not going to get any easier.

From BBC