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What's "slip-ups"?

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Rebecca

In general, a "slip-up" is an informal term that refers to a mistake. Here, "slip-ups" specifically refers to mistakes made regarding a diet, such as eating foods that you are not supposed to eat while on a diet. Ex: I slipped up at work yesterday, so my boss is not happy.

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