slipping out

phrasal verb
UK /ˈslɪpɪŋ aʊt/
US /ˈslɪpɪŋ aʊt/

Going out of a place quietly so nobody notices.

The cat was slipping out the door when I saw her.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Coming out of your mouth without meaning to.

A little giggle was slipping out before he could stop it.

3. Being said by accident, like a secret.

The surprise was slipping out before the party even started.

4. Falling out of a place where it was held.

The pencil kept slipping out of my hand.