let slip
Example Sentences
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In an interview with biographer Michael D’Antonio, Trump let slip that one of his favorite songs of all time was a schmaltzy piano ballad recorded by the late, great Peggy Lee.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Guess then let slip that he knew about the messaging by talking about the account.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Knowing that handing off the mantle to any of these soft-bellied siblings meant dooming his life’s work, Roy let slip one of the most devastating parental assessments ever captured on television.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025
Some let slip their secrets during the actual cook-off, when host Sarah Rankin interviews them as they stir away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
So I let slip a few pieces of information: I had been admitted without a letter of recommendation.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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