slip it to
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To give something to someone without other people seeing or knowing
Literal meaning: To slide an object to someone
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To give something to someone secretly or without others noticing
"She slipped the answer sheet to her friend just before the teacher turned around."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To pass money, a bribe, or a tip to someone quietly
"He slipped a twenty to the doorman and was waved straight in."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
The pronoun 'it' is fixed in this expression, making it a semi-fixed idiom. Used in contexts ranging from passing a note in class to bribing someone. Can also have a vulgar/sexual slang meaning in some contexts; care needed.
Commonly used with
note money envelope message document tip
Forms
Base
slip it to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slips it to
he/she/it
Past simple
sliped it to
yesterday
Past participle
sliped it to
have + pp
-ing form
sliping it to
continuous
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Synonyms
pass secretly hand over discreetly sneak to palm off to slide over
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