spill the beans

verb
[L1407027]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • simple present : spill the beans
  • simple present, singular, third person : spills the beans
  • simple past : spilled the beans
  • present participle : spilling the beans
  • past participle : spilled the beans

Senses

  • to let the cat out of the bag; to inadvertently or prematurely reveal a secret