Gerund Word Explorer
Idiom

Let the cat out of the bag

Let the cat out of the bag

Accidentally tell a secret.

Arjun let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

Remember: Its origin is debated, so just remember: the secret 'jumps out'. Informal; very common.

Short lessonEveryday idiomsIdioms are phrases whose meaning is different from the meaning of their words.

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