slip off
Definition
Verb: 1. To remove (an item of clothing) quickly and easily: The action of taking off a piece of clothing with minimal effort, often in a smooth, swift motion. 2. To leave or depart quietly and unobtrusively: To go away from a place without being noticed.
Usage and Examples
- Verb (Removing clothing):
- After coming inside, she slipped off her wet shoes.
- He slipped off his coat and hung it on the rack.
- Verb (Departing quietly):
- I'm tired, so I'm going to slip off to bed early.
- He slipped off from the party without saying goodbye.
Advanced Usage
- "to slip off to sleep": To fall asleep easily and gently.
- The gentle rocking of the train made him slip off to sleep.
Variants and Related Words
- Slip out of (phrasal verb): A synonym for removing clothing, often implying the clothing is loose.
- He slipped out of his old sweater.
- Slip away (phrasal verb): A close synonym for leaving quietly or unnoticed.
- She slipped away during the meeting.
Synonyms
- Shuck off: To remove something quickly (informal, often for clothing).
- Slide off: To remove or come off smoothly.
- Slip away: To leave discreetly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Slip on: The opposite action; to put on (clothing) easily and quickly.
- He slipped on his sneakers and ran out the door.
- Slip out: To leave quietly; can also mean to remove something.
- I'll slip out the back door.
Related Idioms
- Slip off the tongue: To be said easily or fluently.
- The phrase slips off the tongue nicely. (Note: This idiom uses "slip off" in a figurative, not literal, sense.)
Verb
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take off with ease or speed
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She slipped off her jacket
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