spilled the beans
Example Sentences
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The administration is irritated that he spilled the beans on something that wasn’t ready for public consumption.
From Slate • Feb. 17, 2024
Holly Marie Combs has spilled the beans on why she thinks her “Charmed” co-star Shannen Doherty hastily exited the series after its third season.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2023
The comic book writer, whose works have been adapted into award-winning television series, spilled the beans on his frequent collaborator Steven Yeun’s Marvel debut.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2023
It was Penny Oleksiak who’d spilled the beans to his neighbor Yeo about his hockey job after bumping into her while the family was in town for the Kraken’s 2021 home opener.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023
I wanted to get out of there before Joe spilled the beans about our plan.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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