Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spill one's guts

idiom

/spɪl wʌnz ɡʌts/

Definition

To share one’s innermost thoughts, feelings, or secrets with someone, often revealing personal feelings or past experiences that are usually kept private.

Examples

After years of keeping his feelings bottled up, he finally decided to spill his guts to his closest friend.
During the therapy session, she spilled her guts about her childhood experiences.
He couldn’t hold it in any longer and spilled his guts about his crush to his friends.

Meaning

To express deeply personal feelings or confessions, often in a candid or unguarded manner, typically to someone trusted or in a situation that feels safe.