Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to slip your mind
idiomatic expression
[tu slip jər maɪnd]
Definition
To forget about something temporarily.
Examples
- I meant to call you, but it slipped my mind.
- Don’t worry if it slips your mind; we can talk about it later.
- Her birthday slipped my mind, and I felt terrible for forgetting.
Meaning
When something slips your mind, it means that you completely forget about it, often unexpectedly, even if you were initially aware of it.
Synonyms
- to forget
- to overlook
- to fail to remember
