let the cat out of the bag
习语/lɛt ðə kæt aʊt əv ðə bæɡ/
🔊 朗读
Let the cat out of the bag意思是无意中泄露了秘密。与“spill the beans”意思相近，都表示说漏了本应保密的事情。
📖 释义
1无意中泄露秘密
"Oops, I let the cat out of the bag about her promotion." — 糟了，我不小心把她升职的事说出去了。
2因多说而破坏了惊喜
"Don't let the cat out of the bag — it's a surprise party!" — 别说漏嘴——这是个惊喜派对！
🔄 类似表达
💬 常见搭配
let the cat out of the bag aboutaccidentally let the cat outdon't let the cat out
❓ "He let the cat out of the bag."是什么意思？