🐱 Cat
"Let the cat out of the bag"
Meaning
To accidentally reveal a secret.
About the cat
Cats are independent, curious, and quiet movers, which is why their idioms cover secrecy, curiosity, and self-reliance.
Example sentence
We planned a surprise party for Mum, but my cousin let the cat out of the bag by asking her what flavor cake she wanted.
Test yourself
Which idiom means...
To accidentally reveal a secret.
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