give the game away
US /ɡɪv ðə ɡeɪm əˈweɪ/
UK /ɡɪv ðə ɡeɪm əˈweɪ/
1.
vendre la mèche, révéler le secret
to reveal a secret or surprise, often unintentionally
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Don't give the game away by telling her about the surprise party.
Ne vends pas la mèche en lui parlant de la fête surprise.
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His nervous laughter almost gave the game away.
Son rire nerveux a failli vendre la mèche.