Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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A Slip of the Tongue

What does the phrase "A Slip of the Tongue" mean? It means an error in speaking in which the speaker says something unintentionally. Example of use: "Be careful talking to the police tomorrow; one slip of the tongue could get us into big trouble."