give the game away

Bedeutung

to spoil a surprise by revealing what should stay hidden

Etwas Verborgenes verraten und so eine Überraschung verderben.

Beispiele

1. 1We were planning a surprise, but Dad gave the game away by asking about Mum's dress size.
2. 2Don't smile like that, or you'll give the game away.
3. 3The birthday cake was hidden, but the smell of chocolate gave the game away.
4. 4Try not to give the game away when Tom arrives; he mustn't know about the party.
5. 5Who gave the game away? Jo already knows we're flying to Rome for her fortieth.

Grammatik

Nur give verändert sich: gives, giving, gave, given. the game steht zwischen give und away.