Cross and Slip up

Cross

Cross verb - To be unfaithful or disloyal to.

Slip up and cross are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slip up" instead a verb "Cross".

Slip up

Slip up verb - To make a mistake.

Cross and slip up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cross" instead a verb "Slip up".

Both terms in one sentence

  • While cross examining Gilda, Phoenix catches wind of her short temper, and starts using it to get her to slip up in the witness stand.
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