slip one past
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To sneak something through a process or inspection; to hide something or conceal a fact; to prevent attention being drawn to something.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
lén lút đưa một việc gì đó qua quá trình hoặc kiểm tra
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Your deception won't work: no inmate has slipped one past Officer Smith in years.
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).
Common questions
What does “slip one past” mean?
To sneak something through a process or inspection; to hide something or conceal a fact; to prevent attention being drawn to something.
Is “slip one past” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.