Meaning of 'Freudian Slip'
What does the saying 'Freudian Slip' mean?
Idiom: Freudian Slip
Meaning:
If someone makes a Freudian slip, they accidentally use the wrong word, but in doing so reveal what they are really thinking rather than what they think the other person wants to hear.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Person's name |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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