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slip away

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌslɪp əˈweɪ/

slip away means: Leave quietly so that other people do not notice.

verb

LEAVE QUIETLYB2

Leave quietly so that other people do not notice.

  • She slipped away quietly.
  • I tried to slip away from work early.
  • Did he slip away while everyone was dancing?

How to use it: slip away from someone/something (He slipped away from the party before midnight.)

Similar words: sneak away, leave quietly

Common phrases: slip away quietly, slip away unnoticed, slip away early

GRADUALLY DISAPPEARB2

If something gradually disappears or becomes harder to keep, it slips away.

  • The opportunity slipped away.
  • Her memories are slowly slipping away.
  • Do not let these precious years slip away.

How to use it: slip away from someone (The chance of victory slipped away from us.)

Similar words: fade, disappear, dwindle

Common phrases: let time slip away, chances slip away, slip away from someone

TIME PASSESB2

Time passes quickly while you hardly notice it.

  • The hours slipped away.
  • Summer slipped away while we were busy working.
  • Do you feel the years slipping away?

Similar words: fly by, pass quickly

Common phrases: hours slip away, days slip away, slip away unnoticed

Questions about slip away

What does slip away mean?

Leave quietly so that other people do not notice.

What is slip away in other languages?

Türkçe: sessizce ayrılmak · Español: escabullirse · Français: s'éclipser · Deutsch: sich davonschleichen · Italiano: sgattaiolare via · 日本語: そっと立ち去る

How do you pronounce slip away?

It is pronounced /ˌslɪp əˈweɪ/.

How do you use slip away in a sentence?

She slipped away quietly. I tried to slip away from work early.

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