English · Phrasal verb Attested

slip away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To leave without being noticed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rời đi mà không bị chú ý

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I'm going to try to slip away from work early, if I can.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To pass quickly, almost unnoticed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trôi qua nhanh, gần như không bị chú ý

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To disappear; to elude one; to recede; to dwindle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Biến mất; tránh khỏi; rút lui; giảm dần

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “slip away” mean?

To leave without being noticed.

Is “slip away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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