Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to spill the beans
idiom
/tu spɪl ðə binz/
Definition
To reveal a secret or disclose information accidentally or prematurely.
Examples
- She accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party.
- If you tell him your secret, he might spill the beans.
- They were trying to keep the project a secret, but Sarah spilled the beans during the meeting.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used when someone lets out confidential information that was not meant to be shared.
Synonyms
- reveal
- disclose
- let slip
- give away
