How to Use "Slip" with Example Sentences

slip (n): a careless mistake; a piece of paper

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Used with adjectives:

"He made a little slip during his speech."
(little, slight, unfortunate, accidental)

"She makes occasional slips at work."
(occasional)

"His mother needs to sign the permission slip."
(permission)

"I need to fill out the deposit slip."
(deposit)

Used with verbs:

"I made a couple of accidental slips during the interview."
(made)

"I cannot afford any slips today."
(afford)

"He forgot to sign the credit card slip."
(sign)

"Please complete and return the bottom slip."
(return)

Used with prepositions:

"She wrote her phone number on a slip of paper."
(on)