let slip

Definitions

1. To divulge a secret, as by accident or mistake.
   idiomatic, transitive
2. To let fly; to attack or challenge someone.
   UK, obsolete, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“It was let⟳ slip⟳ that they were planning to take⟳ over the business.”

“The frizzle-headed man-eaters were loath to leave⟳ their fleshpots so long as the harvest⟳ of human carcases was plentiful. Sometimes, when the harvest⟳ was too plentiful, they imposed on the missionaries by letting the word slip⟳ out that on such a day there would be a killing and a barbecue.”

“I would take⟳ it kind of your worship⟳ to let⟳ me be present⟳ at his examination, that if he clear himself of one murder⟳ I may let⟳ slip⟳ at him with the other.”

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