Idiom – Let the cat out of the bag

• Idiom – Let the cat out of the bag
• Meaning – To reveal a secret. This expression is usually used when you reveal a secret by accident. You can also use this idiom to refer to some private information being revealed accidentally.

Cat Idioms:

• Cat got your tongue?
• Copycat
• Curiosity killed the cat – Too much curiosity can be dangerous.
• Fat cat – A negative term for a wealthy businessperson.
• Like the cat that’s got the cream – Extremely pleased.
• Look what the cat dragged in! – This expression is said to somebody who arrives looking like a complete mess.
• No room to swing a cat – Used to refer to a very small room or area.
• Raining cats and dogs
• When the cat’s away, the mice will play

Usage:

When could you use this idiom?

• You accidentally reveal that someone is pregnant.
• Somebody accidentally revealed a secret.
• When you want to remind someone that they should not share a secret.
• Your friend wants to tell you some interesting gossip.

Example:

• “Jack let the cat out of the bag last night. I can’t believe you are finally going to tie the knot!”

In The News:

Larry Fitzgerald ‘hasn’t let the cat out of the bag to anybody’ about future plans

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