let the cat out of the bag

let the cat out of the bag
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
verb phrase
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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(to reveal a secret)
a. vendre la mèche
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
The doctor accidentally let the cat out of the bag during the ultrasound and revealed the baby's gender.Le médecin a accidentellement vendu la mèche pendant l'échographie et a révélé le sexe du bébé.
b. cracher le morceau
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Séverine let the cat out of the bag when she mentioned the surprise party.Séverine a craché le morceau en mentionnant la fête surprise.
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