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there's many a slip twixt cup and lip in Japanese

there's many a slip twixt cup and lip in Japanese is 油断大敵.

there's many a slip twixt cup and lip in Japanese

油断大敵

phrase

Pronounced: yudantaiteki

(dated) In any situation, however well planned, something can always go wrong.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "there's many a slip twixt cup and lip" in Japanese?

"there's many a slip twixt cup and lip" in Japanese is 油断大敵.

How do you pronounce 油断大敵?

"there's many a slip twixt cup and lip" in Japanese is 油断大敵, pronounced "yudantaiteki".

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