Leak out Meaning in English
expression
Definition
For information, secrets, or liquids to become known or visible when they were supposed to be kept hidden or contained.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; used for both real leaks (water, gas) and information (news, secrets). Common with news reports ('the news leaked out'), and often refers to sensitive data becoming public unexpectedly. Do not confuse with 'leak', which can be a noun ('a leak').
Example Sentences
Some personal details leaked out after the interview.
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The news about the merger leaked out before the official announcement.
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Water leaked out from the old pipe.
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It didn't take long for rumors to leak out after the meeting.
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No matter how careful we were, some information still leaked out.
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The company tried to keep it a secret, but details eventually leaked out online.
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