give (one) the slip

give (one) the slip

To evade or escape one. The burglar gave us the slip, but we're in pursuit.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give someone the slip

Sl. to escape from a pursuer. We were on his tail until he gave us the slip. I can give her the slip in no time at all.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

give the slip

Escape or evade someone. For example, He saw the rival gang approaching but managed to give them the slip. [Mid-1500s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

give someone the slip

evade or escape from someone. informal
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

give somebody the ˈslip

(informal) get away from somebody who is following you: The police were chasing us but we managed to give them the slip.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

give someone the slip

tv. to escape from a pursuer. We were on his tail until he gave us the slip.
See also: give, slip, someone
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

give (someone) the slip

Slang
To escape the pursuit of.
See also: give, slip
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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  • give somebody the slip
  • give someone the slip
  • give the slip
  • the slip
  • Slip me five!
  • slip of a (something)
  • a slip of a
  • a slip of a boy, girl, etc.
  • slip (one) some skin
  • a slip of the tongue