give the show away

Example Sentences

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Tento one, the woman will give the show away.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

"Well the only thing about my prisoners that is likely to give the show away is if I turn up at the prison," smiled Vane.

From Mufti by McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)

Of course they'll be cut up and give the show away.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 30, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

Not too loud or you'll give the show away.

From The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel by Dawson, Coningsby

Of course there is no danger here, but at other times and in other places you might incautiously give the show away.

From The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War by Hodgson, Edward S.