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Spill the beans Meaning in English

expression

ˈspɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbinz
SPIL thuh BEENZ
spˈɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈiːnz
spil THEE BEENZ

释义

To tell a secret or reveal something that was supposed to be kept hidden.

用法与细微差别

Informal, often used when someone unintentionally or accidentally tells information that was meant to be secret. Common in the phrase 'Who spilled the beans?' Don't use for serious or legal secrets.

例句

Don't spill the beans about the party. It's a surprise!

basic

Who spilled the beans and told everyone our plan?

basic

If you spill the beans, the game will be ruined.

basic

I was trying to keep it a secret, but Sam totally spilled the beans.

natural

Promise not to spill the beans about my new job, okay?

natural

It was an accident—I didn't mean to spill the beans.

natural