slip through
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To get past an inspection or procedure without any issue.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Criticisms of poor accuracy can usually be justified, but the occasional error (as in many a published work) can still slip through.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To barely pass; to minimally succeed at something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slip through” mean?
To get past an inspection or procedure without any issue.
Is “slip through” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.