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makes a mistake

VERB

slip up

Synonyms

WEAK

blow it blunder err goof miscalculate misconstrue misestimate misjudge misread misstep misunderstand muff

Example Sentences

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He’s always on the lookout for situations wherein a government or a central bank makes a mistake that can be exploited.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

“When he makes a mistake, how quickly can he recover? What’s his range in the open field? What’s the speed differential? All those things are things we’re looking through on just about everybody out there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

When a drone pilot makes a mistake, the effects can be disastrous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"I've got no complaint with Nasser, everyone makes a mistake, but we ultimately should have that game tied up before that even happens," Tavernier added.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

If he makes a mistake, you have to wait for him to fix it—you have no choice, you cannot leave.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola