Quotes About Slip-up

Anybody can miss a penalty.

You were a bit careless

I don't feel pressure. I do feel like if someone can see me slip up, you know, they would love it because it would complete the family craziness.

Anybody can slip and fall, obviously.

There are many expressions to describe someone who is going about something in the wrong way. "Making a mistake" is one way to describe this situation. "Screwing up" is another, although it is a bit rude, and "Attempting to rescue Lemony Snicket by writing letters to a congressman, instead of digging an escape tunnel" is a third way, although it is a bit too specific.

John-Paul did not have the requisite organizational abilities to handle bigamy. He would have slipped up long ago. Turned up at the wrong house. Called one of his wives by the wrong name. He'd be constantly leaving his possessions at the other place.

Profiles don't catch criminals.... It's careful investigative work, long hours, informants' tips, and a lot of luck -- such as a slip-up on the part of the criminal.