idiom
Food
Spill the Beans
spil thuh beenz
spɪl ðə biːnzListen
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Syllable breakdown
spillthebeans
Dictionary meaning
To reveal a secret or confidential information, especially accidentally or prematurely.
Examples
- Someone spilled the beans about the surprise party before it happened.
- Don't spill the beans — the announcement is still under embargo.
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