Let the cat out of the bag

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Let the cat out of the bag” is a phrase commonly used in internet slang to mean revealing a secret or disclosing information that was intended to be kept hidden. It suggests that someone has unintentionally or carelessly made the secret known to others.

Examples:

1. Amy accidentally let the cat out of the bag when she mentioned to our friends about the surprise party we were planning for John’s birthday.
2. Jack thought he had successfully kept his new job offer a secret, but his sister let the cat out of the bag when she congratulated him in front of their parents.

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