idiom
Let the Cat Out of the Bag
LET the KAT out uv the BAG
/lɛt ðə kæt aʊt əv ðə bæɡ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Letthecatoutofthebag
Dictionary meaning
To accidentally reveal a secret.
Examples
- He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'cat' and 'bag'.
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