slip under
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To succumb to a change of mental state; or by extension, to succumb to a change in control.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When the Han court slipped under the sinister influence of eunuchs in the middle of the second century...
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 under” mean?
To succumb to a change of mental state; or by extension, to succumb to a change in control.
Is “slip under” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.