Meaning of

laghzhish-e-guftaar

लग़्ज़िश-ए-गुफ़्तार • لغزش گفتار

slip of the tongue; verbal mistake

ज़ुबान की फिसलन; बोलने में गलती

زبان کی لغزش; بولنے میں غلطی

Persian

The phrase captures the delicate nature of speech, where a minor slip can alter meaning. In poetry, it reflects the fragility of human expression and the unintended truths that may emerge.

Poets use it to explore themes of honesty and deceit. It often appears in contexts where truth is veiled or revealed through unintended words.

A reminder of the power and peril of words, where a single slip can unveil hidden depths.