How to Pronounce "give the game away"
expression
GIV thuh GAME uh-WAY
giv THE GAME uh-WAY
Definition
To accidentally or carelessly reveal a secret, surprise, or something someone was trying to keep hidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪm/ /əˈweɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪm/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV thuh GAME uh-WAY
UK
giv THE GAME uh-WAY
Listen in Context
Don't give the game away before Emma's party starts.
He smiled and almost gave the game away.
Try not to give the game away when you talk to Sarah.
You just gave the game away by telling him about the cake!