let the cat out of the bag

Definition of Let The Cat Out Of The Bag in English :

divulge confidential information or secrets

Example Sentences:
'Be careful--his secretary talks'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Let The Cat Out Of The Bag

to disclose a secret, often by mistake

to let a secret be found out

n.

1.

a. A small domesticated carnivorous mammal (Felis catus), kept as a pet and as catcher of vermin, and existing in a variety of breeds.

b. Any of various other carnivorous mammals of the family Felidae, including the lion, tiger, leopard, and lynx.

2. Informal A woman who is regarded as spiteful.

3. Slang

a. A person, especially a man.

b. A player or devotee of jazz music.

4. A cat-o'-nine-tails.

5. A catfish.

6. Nautical

a. A cathead.

b. A device for raising an anchor to the cathead.

c. A catboat.

d. A catamaran.

v. cat·ted, cat·ting, cats

v.tr.
Nautical

To hoist an anchor to (the cathead).

v.intr.
Slang

To look for sexual partners; have an affair or affairs: "catting around with every lady in sight" (Gore Vidal).