Freudian slip
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an error that reveals the speaker's actual thoughts or feelings
- During his speech, the politician made a Freudian slip, mistakenly referring to his opponent as "my esteemed friend" instead of "my esteemed opponent."
- Sarah accidentally called her new boyfriend by her ex's name, revealing a lingering attachment in a Freudian slip.
- The employee, during a job interview, made a Freudian slip by mentioning how much they disliked their current boss.
- John, while talking about his diet, made a Freudian slip by saying, "I'm trying to lose weight, but I can't resist a piece of chocolate sin."
- The professor, in a Freudian slip, unintentionally revealed his true opinion about the research project, saying, "It's an absolute waste of time and resources."