English / idiom
Let the Cat out of the Bag
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To disclose a confidential secret or hidden plan prematurely, often through inadvertent slip.
In context
01
We planned an elaborate surprise party for Dad, but my little brother let the cat out of the bag.
02
Before the official product announcement was released, an insider let the cat out of the bag on social media.
Synonyms
spill the beans,blow the whistle,leak confidential news
Antonyms
keep under wraps,keep a lid on,hold the secret
Collocations
accidentally let the cat out of the bag,someone let the cat out of the bag,carefully avoid letting the cat out of the bag