insignificant mistake
/ɪnˌsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈmɪstek/ · in sig·ni·fi·cant mis·take
noun
- A minor error or oversight that does not have significant consequences. The insignificant mistake in the report was quickly corrected before it was submitted to the client.
- A trivial or unimportant mistake that is often overlooked or forgiven. The insignificant mistake in the recipe was not enough to ruin the entire dish.
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Did you know? The phrase 'insignificant mistake' is often used in a humorous or ironic way to downplay the severity of an error, implying that it is not worth worrying about.