give the game away

뜻

to spoil a surprise by revealing what should stay hidden

숨겨야 할 것을 드러내 깜짝 놀랄 일을 망치다.

예문

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.

문법

give만 형태가 바뀐다: gives, giving, gave, given. the game은 give와 away 사이에 둔다.