Brick
Brick noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: he dropped a brick that had his friends helpless with laughter
Slip
Slip noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: a careless slip of the tongue
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Denominations of gold-pressed latinum, in order of increasing value, include the slip, the strip, the bar and the brick.
Source: Franchise / Star Trek -
Ignore The Fanservice: Maggie walks around wearing a sexy white slip, but Brick refuses even to touch her.
Source: Theatre / Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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