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Slip through the net

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Metaphorical NetPlay
Imagine a safety net that fails to catch something. 'Slip through the net' is similar, meaning someone or something was missed. SlideDespite the safety protocols, a few hazards slipped through the net.
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Negative ContextPlay
The phrase often implies a system's failure or an oversight that should have been addressed. SlideA few critical warnings slipped through the net, resulting in unforeseen difficulties.
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Not BlamePlay
Using 'slip through the net' doesn't usually assign blame; it points out something that was unintentionally missed. SlideI can't believe that error slipped through the net in our final report!
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