idiom

Let the Cat Out of the Bag

let the kat owt uv the bag

/lɛt ðə kæt aʊt əv ðə bæɡ/

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letthecatoutofthebag

To accidentally reveal a secret or surprise that was meant to be kept hidden.

She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party when she mentioned buying balloons.
Don't let the cat out of the bag — the announcement is supposed to happen Friday.

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