The difference between Lapsus linguae and Slip of the tongue
When used as nouns, lapsus linguae means an inadvertent remark, whereas slip of the tongue means a mistake in speech.
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Lapsus linguae as a noun (formal):
An inadvertent remark; slip of the tongue.
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Slip of the tongue as a noun (idiomatic):
A mistake in speech.
Examples:
"It was an unfortunate slip of the tongue, and he did not intend it that way."