Meaning of 'Slip of the tongue'
What does the saying 'Slip of the tongue' mean?
Idiom: Slip of the tongue
Meaning:
If you say something accidentally, it is a slip of the tongue.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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