spill the beans

Nghĩa

to tell people information that was meant to stay private

Tiết lộ điều lẽ ra phải giữ kín.

Ví dụ

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.

Ngữ pháp

Chỉ spill thay đổi: spills, spilling, spilled hoặc spilt. Điều bị tiết lộ đứng sau about.

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