let (something) slip



let (something) slip

To accidentally or inadvertently reveal some secret or important piece of information. I can't believe your sister let news of our engagement slip in front of your parents! The agent, under the influence of a powerful truth serum, let slip the names of other operatives working covertly in the area.
See also: let, slip

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Igone-Basque
Tullia-Italian, Ancient Roman
Fortunata-Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Late Roman
Cara['kærə]
Mordokhay-Biblical Hebrew
MurnaMUR-naIrish