Meaning of 'Slip through one's fingers'
What does the saying 'Slip through one's fingers' mean?
Idiom: Slip through one's fingers
Meaning:
If something slips through one’s fingers it escapes or is lost through carelessness.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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