let the cat out of the bag

Значение

to reveal a secret, often without meaning to

Раскрыть секрет, часто по неосторожности.

Примеры

1. 1I nearly let the cat out of the bag when I mentioned the surprise tickets.
2. 2Who let the cat out of the bag about our new puppy?
3. 3Dan let the cat out of the bag by asking Mum what time her surprise party started.
4. 4We hadn't announced our move, but a photo of the packed boxes let the cat out of the bag.
5. 5Whenever she names the mystery guest before the show, she lets the cat out of the bag.

Грамматика

Меняется только let: let, lets, letting; прошедшее время — тоже let. Оба артикля the сохраняются.

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