slip out

To leave quietly so that other people do not notice.

• She slipped out quietly.
• We slipped out of the party before the speeches.
• Can I slip out without anyone noticing?

How to use it: slip out of somewhere (He slipped out of the room while everyone was talking.)

Similar words: sneak out, leave quietly

Common phrases: slip out quietly, slip out unnoticed

If words or information are said without meaning to say them, often revealing something private.

• The secret slipped out.
• His name slipped out before I could stop myself.
• Did you let the news slip out at dinner?

How to use it: something slips out (His real name slipped out during our conversation.); let something slip out (She let the secret slip out.)

Similar words: come out, be revealed

Common phrases: let something slip out, slip out accidentally

To leave for a short time, usually to do a small task.

• I will slip out for a minute.
• He slipped out to get some bread.
• Can we slip out for coffee before the next meeting?

How to use it: slip out for something (I slipped out for a quick lunch.); slip out to do something (She slipped out to buy milk.)

Similar words: pop out, step out

Common phrases: slip out briefly, slip out for coffee

To become loose and slide out of the place where something should stay.

• The loose pin slipped out.
• The rope slipped out of his hands.
• Check that the cable cannot slip out of the socket.

How to use it: slip out of something (The pin slipped out of its hole.)

Similar words: slide out, come loose

Common phrases: slip out easily, slip out of place