phrase requests - A little brain fart


What is a nicer, less immature saying?


I love using 'A Freudian slip', but that is only applicable in certain situations.



Answer



In formal contexts, you might consider a temporary "lapse", or, more specifically, a "mental lapse".


In less formal situations, I've often used "thinko"; sometimes elderly people say they've had a "senior moment".


If you've specifically overlooked something otherwise obvious, then a short, descriptive term is a (minor) "oversight".


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