slip through the cracks

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To escape notice or lack sufficient attention.

Japanese Meaning

見逃される / 取りこぼされる / 十分な注意が払われない

If we don't double-check every application, some qualified candidates might slip through the cracks.

すべての申請書を再確認しなければ、有資格者の一部が見落とされるかもしれません。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To escape notice or lack sufficient attention.

Check inside each file carefully to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

slips through the cracks

（ present singular third-person ）

slipping through the cracks

（ participle present ）

slipped through the cracks

（ participle past ）

slipped through the cracks

（ past ）