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2009.09.16

Like sand through your fingers, some thoughts just don't won't stay put!

Today's LessonCATEGORY: イディオム
SLIP YOUR MIND   忘れる

Explanation

  • If something slips your mind, you forget it or forget to do it.
  • slip your mind は、何かを、あるいは何かをするのを忘れる、という意味になります。

SLIP YOUR MIND

examples

  1. I'm sorry, but your name has slipped my mind again.
  2. I'm afraid the password has slipped my mind. It's been such a long time since I've had to use it.
  3. (co-workers)
    a: You were supposed to bring a bagged lunch today. I thought we were going to eat in the park.
    b: I know. It just slipped my mind.
  4. a: Did Howard leave a message for me with you yesterday?
    b: Oh, that's right! I'm sorry. It completely slipped my mind!

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