verbal mistake

Example Sentences

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Rather," said Vincent, setting him right, as if he had simply made a verbal mistake, "a most happy termination, you mean; the only thing that was left for him to do.

From Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert by Newman, John Henry

And the burst of laughter that applauded her confusion was like a full colored illustration of a verbal mistake.

From The Girl Scouts at Bellaire Or Maid Mary's Awakening by Garis, Lilian