SLIP THROUGH ONE'S FINGERS


Meaning of SLIP THROUGH ONE'S FINGERS in English

v. phr. To escape without someone's knowing how. Policemen surrounded the building, but the thief managed to slip through their fingers. Mike earns a good wage, but he doesn't save a penny. Money just slips through his fingers.

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