A SLIP OF THE PEN/TONGUE - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
a slip of the pen/tongue (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
A small error or mistake in speaking or writing
Ví dụ:
He didn't mean to reveal the secret; it was just a slip of the tongue.
a slip of the pen/tongue (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
Unintentionally saying something that is embarrassing, incorrect or secret
Ví dụ:
My comment was by a slip of the tongue, I did not mean to hurt her feelings.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "a slip of the pen/tongue" is used to describe a mistake someone makes when they are writing or speaking, often by accidentally writing or saying the wrong word. For example, if someone meant to write "cat" but accidentally wrote "car", they might say "Oops, that was just a slip of the pen!" Similarly, if someone meant to say "goodbye" but accidentally said "hello" instead, they might say "Sorry about that, it was just a slip of the tongue." So, the expression is used to explain that the mistake was unintentional and not done on purpose.
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