phrasal verb

Slip away

Rank #1910Letter SInseparable

2Sections

Lose an opportunity or the chance of winning, succeeding, etc

Meanings

  • Lose an opportunity or the chance of winning, succeeding, etc (intransitive, International English)
  • time) (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • Their hopes of getting back into the game SLIPPED AWAY after the second goal.
  • The year has SLIPPED AWAY and it is hard to believe it's over.
  • She managed to SLIP AWAY through hard work and dedication.

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