"let the cat out of the bag" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 泄露秘密
• 说漏嘴

Definition

无意中泄露本应保密的秘密或信息。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个短语属于非正式表达，多用于口语，通常指无意中泄露了本应保密的事情。和“说漏嘴”意思相近。

Examples

He let the cat out of the bag and told everyone about the party.

他**泄露秘密**，告诉了大家聚会的事。

Don't let the cat out of the bag about my new job.

别**说漏嘴**透露我新工作的事情。

She accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise.

她不小心**说漏嘴**透露了惊喜的事。

Oops, I just let the cat out of the bag—forget I said anything!

哎呀，我刚刚**说漏嘴**了——就当我没说吧！

I was trying to keep it quiet, but Tom let the cat out of the bag at dinner.

我本想保密，但汤姆在晚餐时**泄露了秘密**。

There's no point denying it now; someone already let the cat out of the bag.

现在否认也没用了，已经有人**泄露了秘密**。