slip-up

American  

[slip-uhp] / ˈslɪpˌʌp /

noun

1. a mistake, blunder, or oversight.

   Several slip-ups caused a delay in the delivery of the books.

   Synonyms:

   bungle, lapse, error

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slip up British  

verb

1. informal to make a blunder or mistake; err

2. to fall over

   he slipped up in the street

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noun

1. informal a mistake, blunder, or mishap

slip up Idioms  

1. Make a mistake, blunder, as in I slipped up and gave the invitations to the wrong people. [Mid-1800s]

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Etymology

Origin of slip-up

First recorded in 1850–55; noun use of verb phrase slip up

Example Sentences

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

"We will be uncompromising and relentless," Retailleau warned, adding that he had given police instructions to make arrests "as soon as there is the slightest slip-up".

From BBC

England are poised to profit on any slip-up by title favourites France after scoring 10 tries in a record Six Nations win over a dismal Wales at the Principality Stadium.

From BBC

A big plus about the tight, top-eight team format of the ICC Champions Trophy is that a little slip-up can cost even the heavyweights dear.

From BBC

Related Words

• err
• misconstrue
• misinterpret
• misjudge
• misread
• misunderstand
• overestimate
• overrate
• overvalue
• underestimate
• undervalue