let the cat out of the bag
US /lɛt ðə kæt aʊt əv ðə bæɡ/
UK /lɛt ðə kæt aʊt əv ðə bæɡ/
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泄露秘密, 说漏嘴
to reveal a secret, often accidentally
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We were planning a surprise party for him, but his sister let the cat out of the bag.
我们正在为他策划一个惊喜派对，但他妹妹泄露了秘密。
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I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about their engagement.
我不小心泄露了他们订婚的秘密。