Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-the-lid-off-something
idiom
/bloʊ ðə lɪd ɔf ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To reveal or disclose information that was intended to be kept secret.
Examples
- The journalist’s investigation blew the lid off the corruption scandal.
- When the insider leaked the documents, it blew the lid off the company’s fraudulent practices.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when someone uncovers significant news or exposes wrongdoing that surprises many people.
Synonyms
- Expose
- Reveal
- Uncover
- Disclose
