spill the beans
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spill the beans
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).
1. (colloquial) (idiom) (to reveal a secret)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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).
a. vendre la mèche (colloquial) (idiom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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).
We were going to announce the restructuring next week, but someone spilled the beans today.Nous avions prévu d'annoncer la restructuration la semaine prochaine, mais quelqu'un a vendu la mèche aujourd'hui.
b. cracher le morceau (colloquial) (idiom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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).
Come on, spill the beans! I know you're hiding something.Allez, crache le morceau ! Je sais que tu caches quelque chose.
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