give someone the slip

give (one) the slip

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

give someone the slip

evade or escape from someone. informal
See also: give, slip, someone
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
See also:
  • give (one) the slip
  • give somebody 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