Idioms & Expressions
Let the cat out of the bag
When someone accidentally exposes hidden information
Literal Meaning
To allow a domestic cat to escape from a bag or sack
Actual Meaning
To reveal a secret accidentally
Examples in Context

'She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise.' (Translation: She revealed the secret)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Accidental reveal
  • 2Secret exposed
  • 3Oops moment
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
let slip
give away
reveal
divulge
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