slightest slackness

language: en

definitions

  1. The smallest degree of deficiency in discipline, rigor, strictness, or attention to detail.
    en: The smallest degree of deficiency in discipline, rigor, strictness, or attention to detail.
  2. The smallest amount of looseness or lack of physical tension in a material or object.
    en: The smallest amount of looseness or lack of physical tension in a material or object.

examples

  1. The mission requires absolute precision; even the slightest slackness could be fatal.

    The mission requires absolute precision; even the slightest slackness could be fatal.

  2. The cable must be kept taut; we cannot allow the slightest slackness.

    The cable must be kept taut; we cannot allow the slightest slackness.