Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slip-on-a-banana-skin

idiom

/slɪp ɒn ə bəˈnɑːnə skɪn/

Definition

To cause someone to fall or to experience an unexpected problem or failure, often in a comical or absurd way.

Examples

He really slipped-on-a-banana-skin when he forgot his speech at the conference.
They say you can’t plan everything; sometimes you just slip-on-a-banana-skin and must deal with it.

Meaning

The phrase refers to a classic comedic scenario where someone slips on a banana peel, symbolizing an accident that occurs due to negligence or an unforeseen situation.