[Idiom] LET CAT OUT OF THE BAG. - Secrets Revealed: How Truth Emerges Unexpectedly

Reveal a secret.

The idiom "let the cat out of the bag" refers to accidentally revealing a secret or surprise. The phrase's origins are debated, but one popular explanation involves medieval markets, where unscrupulous vendors would sell a pig in a sack but secretly substitute it with a less valuable cat. If the cat escaped, the deception was revealed. This expression is used in everyday language to describe situations where a revelation is made, often changing the course of events or leading to unexpected outcomes.

Example Sentences

1. He accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

   He unintentionally revealed details about the surprise party.

2. She didn't mean to let the cat out of the bag.

   Her disclosure of the secret was unintended.

3. Tom let the cat out of the bag during the meeting and spoiled the announcement.

   During the discussion, Tom inadvertently disclosed sensitive information that should have remained confidential.