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Freudian slip

Idiom Psychology

Meaning

An unintentional mistake that reveals one's true thoughts or feelings.

Example Sentences

"He made a Freudian slip when he called his boss ‘mom’."

Related Expressions

keep one's cards close to the chest

to keep one's plans or intentions secret

walk a fine line

to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides

talk around

to persuade someone by discussion

nail down

to make something definite or certain

Take my word for it

Trust what I am saying; believe me.

hit like a ton of bricks

to cause a sudden and strong shock or surprise