Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spill-the-coffee
idiom
spɪl ðə ˈkɔːfi
Definition
To reveal secrets or confidential information, often unintentionally.
Examples
- During the meeting, she accidentally spilled the coffee about the new project plans.
- He’s known for spilling the coffee on his friends’ secrets.
Meaning
The phrase ‘spill-the-coffee’ is used informally to describe the act of sharing sensitive information, usually gossip or news that was meant to be kept private.
Synonyms
- Reveal
- Disclose
- Let slip
- Blab
