Let The Cat Out Of The Bag (Verb)
Meaning
Divulge confidential information or secrets; "Be careful--his secretary talks".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company's CEO accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party his employees were planning for him.
- She didn't mean to let the cat out of the bag, but her friend found out about the surprise birthday gift anyway.
- John's assistant let the cat out of the bag about the company's financial struggles, which spread rapidly through the office.
- By gossiping, Sarah let the cat out of the bag about her sister's secret relationship and caused a family drama.
- During the interview, the candidate let the cat out of the bag about the company's plans for downsizing, alarming the journalist.