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2021-11-04 10:11
Slip through the net phrase
To get away from a punishment; to be ignored by a system intended to deal with or protect you.
In order not to let the notorious criminal slip through the net, the police have implemented GPS into his body.
That robber is so lucky. Every time he is about to be caught, he slips through the net!
The hacker slipped through the net of security systems and attacked our host.
The verb "slip" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
