give the game away
/ˌɡɪv ðə ˈɡeɪm əˌweɪ/INFORMAL · B2
SA FILIPINO
Walang direktang katumbas
Kahulugan
to spoil a surprise by revealing what should stay hidden
Makasira ng sorpresa sa pagbubunyag ng dapat sanang nakatago.
Mga halimbawa
- 1We were planning a surprise, but Dad gave the game away by asking about Mum’s dress size.
- 2Don’t smile like that, or you’ll give the game away.
- 3The birthday cake was hidden, but the smell of chocolate gave the game away.
- 4Try not to give the game away when Tom arrives; he mustn’t know about the party.
- 5Who gave the game away? Jo already knows we’re flying to Rome for her fortieth.
Grammar
Tanging ang give ang nagbabago: gives, giving, gave, given. Nananatili ang the game sa pagitan ng give at away.
Iba pang idiom tungkol sa katapatan at mga lihim
Lahat ng 20 idiom at ang quiz ng paksa →under wrapslihim pa sa ngayonblow the whistle onmagsumbong sa may kapangyarihan tungkol sa maling ginagawa ng ibaabove boardtapat at legal, walang itinatagolie through your teethmagsabi ng alam niyang lubos na hindi totooa pack of lieskuwento o pahayag na pawang kasinungalingancook the booksmandaya sa mga talaang pampinansiyal
400 idioms sa 20 paksa — may review para hindi mo makalimutan
Dito, ilang tanong lang. Sa app, may 16 na practice mode, mga katumbas sa Filipino at spaced repetition na nagsasabi kung kailan ka dapat mag-review.
