گزارش خطا در معنی کلمه 'let the cat out of the bag'

1 general:: Phrase(s): let the cat out of the bag Fig. to reveal a secret or a surprise by accident. • When Bill glanced at the door, he let the cat out of the bag. We knew then that he was expecting someone to arrive. • It’s a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the bag.

2 general:: Give away a secret, as in Mom let the cat out of the bag and told us Karen was engaged. This expression alludes to the dishonest practice of a merchant substituting a worthless cat for a valuable pig, which is discovered only when the buyer gets home and opens the bag. [Mid-1700s] Also see PIG IN A POKE.