Idioms & Slang

Spill the beans

spɪl ðə biːnz

idiom

What does Spill the beans mean?

To reveal a secret.

Example sentence

"Who spilled the beans about the surprise party?"

American usage tip

Similar: 'let the cat out of the bag'.

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