Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spill-your-guts

idiom
/spɪl jər ɡʌts/
Definition
To reveal one’s innermost thoughts, feelings, or secrets, often in a candid or emotional way.
Examples
  • After the long discussion, she finally decided to spill her guts about her past.
  • He encouraged his friend to spill his guts and not keep everything bottled up.
  • During the therapy session, she felt safe enough to spill her guts about her childhood.
Meaning
To share personal information or feelings openly, as if to ‘spill’ everything that is inside.
Synonyms
  • open up
  • bare one’s soul
  • let it all out
  • confess