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slip of the tongue

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1. slip of the tongue - Noun

2. slip of the tongue - Phrase

Meaning

an accidental and usually trivial mistake in speaking

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A slip of the tongue in Salutation, Chapter 3 There is debate about the historical accuracy of this legend. citation Holland, Tom (2007) Persian Fire, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, ISBN 0307386988. Source: Internet

The original 21 varieties of Campbell's condensed soup featured a "chicken soup with noodles", but when it was advertised on the Amos 'n' Andy radio show in the 1930s by a slip of the tongue the soup was referred to as "chicken noodle soup". Source: Internet

Daley defended his police force with the following statement, which was also a slip of the tongue: "The confrontation was not caused by the police. Source: Internet

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