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blue slip

Blue Slip: You see, folks, it's corporate jargon for when your job's on the rocks but hasn't quite hit the unemployment iceberg yet. It's like telling your significant other, 'We're on a break,' but you're still sharing the same bed. You'll be at the office, but it's more like a bad one-night stand you can't escape. In the grand comedy of life, the blue slip is that awkward punchline that leaves you wondering, 'Is this a joke, or am I the punchline?'"

"Blue Slip: It's like when your boss wants to break up with you, but they're not ready to commit to the 'we're over' text just yet. It's the awkward in-between, where you're still on the company payroll, but your desk chair suddenly feels a lot colder. You'll be attending meetings, but it's more like a support group for the soon-to-be jobless. Remember, a blue slip is just a pink slip in denial, and your career's on life support!"

Blue Slip, man, you know what I'm sayin'? It's like when your boss hands you that blue piece of paper, and you're sittin' there goin', 'Hold up, am I still employed, or am I in a time-out?' It's that limbo between job security and job insecurity, Joe Rogan. You're showin' up to work, but it's like a sitcom where you're the only one not laughin', and the boss is the straight-faced villain. Blue slip, it's the corporate version of 'I'm not mad, just disappointed,' bro."
Example 1:
**David**: "Mike, can we chat for a moment?"
**Mike**: "Sure, boss, what's up?"
**David**: "Well, Mike, I've been noticing some performance issues lately. So, consider this your blue slip. You're not fired yet, but you've got some work to do."
**Mike**: "Got it, David. I'll step up my game."

Example 2:
**David**: "Hey, Mike, got a minute?"
**Mike**: "Yeah, what's on your mind, boss?"
**David**: "Look, Mike, your recent slip-ups haven't gone unnoticed. This is your blue slip - a warning shot across the bow. Get it together, or that pink slip won't be far behind."
**Mike**: "I appreciate the heads up, David. I'll make the necessary changes."
by Raul Mondessi September 14, 2023
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Duerfian Slip

An unintentional error regarded as revealing the opposite of one's subconscious feelings.
Daniel: I haven't heard you sing.

Sofia: That's good.

Daniel: :D

Daniel: *D:

Daniel: Excuse my Duerfian Slip. I do really want to hear you sing.
by AmmaNazi May 23, 2013
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homework slip

What you get when you don't do your homework. Often caused by procrastination.
Kyle: Dude, you got a homework slip yesterday?
Chris: Yeah, I did. I forgot I realized that worksheet was due that day. Now my parents are going to kill me.
Kyle: If you haven't been procrastinating yesterday, you should've done it!
by The Real Driller July 27, 2021
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Slip in the shower

A phrase used to describe an accidental death. It may be used to describe a premeditated murder coverup
If you don't like him that much, we can always make him slip in the shower
by Whiskey_ June 19, 2021
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Slip and dip

To slip a fart and dip out of the room.
There I was getting ready to sit down and watch tv when I smelled something horrible and saw my friend walking out of the house. I realized he did a slip and dip.
by KineticRKtect September 27, 2015
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Phonian slip

An accidental emoji or image sent to the person you are texting that is uncomfortably relevant to the context of your conversation and your true feelings. Albeit badly timed. It is often embarrassing.
"Oh my god did you hear that Ben accidentally sent Tabetha a floating heart emoji ! "

" I don't think it was accidental at all ! Sounds like a Phonian slip to me! "
by er6ben August 11, 2020
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Pink Slip

When two people are going at it up the anus, and when he (or she with a strap on) pulls out and pulls the large intestine out with it.
Fred: "I'm coming!"
Mary: "Don't pink slip me."
Fred: "Oh crap, too late."
by woodenapple February 26, 2009
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