Idioms

slip through (someone's) fingers
to get away from someone
My friend had a very good opportunity but it slipped through his fingers because of his lack of action.

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  • slip up
  • slow as molasses in January
  • slow down
  • slow going
  • slow on the draw
  • slow on the uptake
  • slow up
  • slower and slower
  • slowly but surely
  • sly as a fox
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  • in receipt of (something)
  • raise one's sights
  • cross a bridge when one comes to it
  • make it up to (someone)
  • goof up
  • on the move
  • long and the short of it
  • across the board
  • head over heels
  • keep one's nose out of (someone's) business


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