spill the beans — to reveal secret information, especially unintentionally
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to reveal secret information, especially unintentionally
Pronunciation (IPA): /spɪl ðə biːnz/
Korean meaning: 비밀을 누설하다, 폭로하다
Korean pronunciation: 스**필** 더 **빈**즈
Example Sentences
- My little brother always spills the beans about my birthday presents.
- Don't spill the beans to mom about the broken vase!
- The witness finally spilled the beans during the interrogation.
spill the beans
NOUN//spɪl ðə biːnz//
to reveal secret information, especially unintentionally
a nervous office worker holds a phone to their ear while gesturing wildly with their free hand. Their mouth is wide open as they speak animatedly into the phone about confidential company plans. Three coworkers sitting at a nearby table stop eating and lean in with shocked expressions on their faces. Their eyes widen as they overhear the sensitive information being shared loudly. One coworker covers their mouth in surprise while another exchanges worried glances with their companion. someone unintentionally revealing secret information that others weren't supposed to hear
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고대 그리스에서 검은콩과 흰콩을 사용해 비밀 투표를 했는데, 항아리를 엎질러 결과가 드러나면서 생긴 표현이라는 설이 있습니다.
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“My little brother always spills the beans about my birthday presents.”
“Don't spill the beans to mom about the broken vase!”
“The witness finally spilled the beans during the interrogation.”
“She promised not to spill the beans, but she told everyone within an hour.”
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