slip (one's) mind
slip (one's) mind
To be forgotten, especially of an obligation. I'm sorry I didn't call you back sooner, it totally slipped my mind.
See also: mind, slip
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
slip one's mind
[for something that was to be remembered] to be forgotten. I meant to go to the grocery store on the way home, but it slipped my mind. My birthday slipped my mind. I guess I wanted to forget it.
See also: mind, slip
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
slip one's mind
Be overlooked or forgotten, as in I meant to pick up the wine but it slipped my mind. This idiom was first recorded about 1340.
See also: mind, slip
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
slip your mind
If something slips your mind, you forget it. I was supposed to call her this morning and it slipped my mind. The reason for my visit had obviously slipped his mind.
See also: mind, slip
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
slip somebody’s ˈmemory/ˈmind
forget about something or forget to do something: I was supposed to go to the dentist today, but it completely slipped my mind.See also: memory, mind, slip
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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