Slip Through (someone's) Fingers Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Slip Through (someone's) Fingers Idiom mean?

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slip through (someone's) fingers What does slip through (someone's) fingers mean?	to get away from someone	My friend had a very good opportunity but it slipped through his fingers because of his lack of action.
slip through (someone's) fingers What does slip through (someone's) fingers mean?	to get away from someone, to lose track of someone or something	The job opportunity slipped through my fingers which was very disappointing.
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break the news (to someone) What does "break the news (to someone)" mean?	to tell someone some information first	He is planning to break the news about his transfer tomorrow.

cook (something) up What does "cook (something) up" mean?	to cook something, to make some kind of plan	I do not know what my girlfriend is cooking up for the weekend but we will probably do something interesting.
A chain is no stronger than its weakest link What does "A chain is no stronger than its weakest link" mean?	This means that processes, organisations, etc, are vulnerable because the weakest person or part can always damage or break them.
as naked as a jaybird What does "as naked as a jaybird" mean?	naked	The little boy was as naked as a jaybird when he finished his bath.
pull (something) out of a hat What does "pull (something) out of a hat" mean?	to get something as if by magic, to invent/imagine something	The team was able to pull victory out of a hat and win the tournament.
Under your thumb What does "Under your thumb" mean?	Someone who is manipulated or controlled by another person is under his or her thumb.
fritter (something) away What does "fritter (something) away" mean?	to waste something little by little	The man frittered away all of the money that he had won in the contest.

like waving a red flag in front of a bull What does "like waving a red flag in front of a bull" mean?	what you are doing will definitely make someone angry or upset	Talking about the city mayor with my father is like waving a red flag in front of a bull. He hates the city mayor.
milk (someone) for (something) What does "milk (someone) for (something)" mean?	to pressure someone into giving information or money	The man was trying to milk the elderly lady for much of her money.
give someone a hand (1) What does "give someone a hand (1)" mean?	(1): help someone.	"I can't do this alone. Can you give me ahand?"
in the twinkling of an eye What does "in the twinkling of an eye" mean?	very quickly	I went into the store and in the twinkling of an eye I lost my money.
whitebread What does "whitebread" mean?	ordinary; dull; plain

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Slip Through (someone's) Fingers Idiom