Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spill-the-beans
idiom
spɪl ðə biːnz
Definition
To reveal a secret or disclose confidential information inadvertently or carelessly.
Examples
- When she accidentally mentioned the surprise party, she really spilled the beans.
- He was supposed to keep the project details under wraps, but he spilled the beans during the meeting.
Meaning
The phrase ‘spill the beans’ refers to the act of sharing information that was meant to be kept private or secret. It often implies that the information shared was revealed unintentionally or prematurely.
Synonyms
- reveal
- disclose
- let slip
- give away
