“Don’t let the cat out of the bag” is an internet slang term that means to not reveal a secret or to not disclose confidential information to others. It is often used to caution someone about keeping something private or not spoiling a surprise. This phrase suggests the importance of maintaining confidentiality and implies that the secret should be kept hidden, just like a cat in a bag.
Examples:
– Example 1:
Your friend is planning a surprise birthday party for someone, and you tell them, “Don’t let the cat out of the bag! Keep it a secret until the day of the party.”
This means that you are advising your friend not to reveal or give any hint about the surprise birthday party to the person who will be surprised.
– Example 2:
You and your sibling decide to buy a gift for your parents together. Later, your sibling accidentally mentions it to your parents, so you say, “You let the cat out of the bag! Now they know about the gift.”
This expresses your disappointment and informs your sibling that their slip of the tongue caused the secret to be revealed.
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