give (one) the slip
give (one) the slip
To evade or escape one. The burglar gave us the slip, but we're in pursuit.
give someone the slip
Sl. to escape from a pursuer. We were on his tail until he gave us the slip. I can give her the slip in no time at all.
give the slip
Escape or evade someone. For example, He saw the rival gang approaching but managed to give them the slip. [Mid-1500s]
give someone the slip
evade or escape from someone. informalgive somebody the ˈslip
(informal) get away from somebody who is following you: The police were chasing us but we managed to give them the slip.give someone the slip
tv. to escape from a pursuer. We were on his tail until he gave us the slip.
give (someone) the slip
Slang To escape the pursuit of.