('chiefly Brit') Her career has been 'on the slide' [='on the decline'] for a couple of years.
You were late this morning. I'll 'let it slide' this time, but don't let it happen again.
His parents are concerned that their son's grades have started to 'slide'. [='worsen']
(..) Courage. Integrity. But most importantly, dedication to this company. So congratulations. Mike. Mike, if you could slide to your left so I can congratulate our new RSM, Wendy! Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Go out there and push some pills, my peeps. WOMAN: (..)2009 17 Again