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Let the gun slip out

🇬🇧 UK //lɛt ðə ɡʌn slɪp aʊt// 🇺🇸 US //lɛt ðə ɡʌn slɪp aʊt//

Meaning of Let the gun slip out

Allow the gun to fall from your hand.

Let the gun slip out in a sentence

• He was so anxious that he let the gun slip out of his hands.
• During the training exercise, she accidentally let the gun slip out.
• He didn't mean to let the gun slip out while trying to adjust his grip.
• If you let the gun slip out, you could hurt someone accidentally.
• The soldier panicked and let the gun slip out during the drill.

How to use Let the gun slip out

This phrase is often used in informal contexts and may not be appropriate in very serious discussions. Use with caution around sensitive topics.

Grammar pattern

let + object + verb

Memory hint

'Let the gun slip out' - Imagine you're nervously holding a slippery gun that drops.

Related words

Collocations with Let the gun slip out

• let it go
• slip away
• hold it tightly

Synonyms for Let the gun slip out

• let go
• release
• drop
• lose
• misplace

Common mistakes with Let the gun slip out

• Confusing 'let' with 'make'; 'let' means to allow, while 'make' means to force.
• Using 'slip out' without an object; it's typically used with something falling.
• Forgetting to consider the seriousness of discussing firearms.

Frequently asked questions about Let the gun slip out

What does Let the gun slip out mean?

Allow the gun to fall from your hand.

How do you use Let the gun slip out in a sentence?

He was so anxious that he let the gun slip out of his hands.

Can you give another example of Let the gun slip out?

During the training exercise, she accidentally let the gun slip out.

What are synonyms for Let the gun slip out?

Common alternatives include let go, release, drop, lose, misplace.

What words go with Let the gun slip out?

It commonly pairs with let it go, slip away, hold it tightly.

What are common mistakes when using Let the gun slip out?

Confusing 'let' with 'make'; 'let' means to allow, while 'make' means to force. Using 'slip out' without an object; it's typically used with something falling. Forgetting to consider the seriousness of discussing firearms.

How do you pronounce Let the gun slip out?

US: //lɛt ðə ɡʌn slɪp aʊt//, UK: //lɛt ðə ɡʌn slɪp aʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Let the gun slip out?

This phrase is often used in informal contexts and may not be appropriate in very serious discussions. Use with caution around sensitive topics.