let the cat out of the bag

Example Sentences

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This one has generally been met with a warm reception since the mayoral couple let the cat out of the bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The 2010 census let the cat out of the bag that Seattle has more pets than children.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

"The question was how to organise this with Swedish authorities and not let the cat out of the bag," Mr Moussavi said.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2021

I guess you could say Warner Bros. really let the cat out of the bag.

From The Verge • Mar. 8, 2021

My besties guarded my secret feelings with their lives, but it was my little brother who accidentally let the cat out of the bag.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi