The phrase 'to let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret, often accidentally. It implies disclosing information that was meant to be kept hidden.
La frase 'to let the cat out of the bag' significa revelar un secreto, a menudo de forma accidental. Implica dar a conocer información que debía mantenerse oculta.
| Idiom | to let the cat out of the bag |
|---|---|
| Definition | to give away a secret |
| Examples | - I didn't want to tell anyone until I was sure, but she let the cat out of the bag. - Whatever you do, don't let the cat out of the bag. We'll have big problems if anyone finds out yet. |
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