spill the beans

Значение

to tell people information that was meant to stay private

Выдать то, что должно было остаться в тайне.

Примеры

1. 1We planned a surprise party for Mum, but my little brother spilled the beans.
2. 2Come on, spill the beans: who did you meet at the concert?
3. 3Nobody knew about the engagement until Aisha's cousin spilled the beans at lunch.
4. 4If you spill the beans about the new job, I'll never tell you anything again.
5. 5Who spilled the beans about the teacher's leaving present? It was meant to be a surprise.

Грамматика

Меняется только spill: spills, spilling, spilled или spilt. О чём проговорились, вводится через about.

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