Meaning

To reveal secret information.

Origin

From ancient Greek voting where beans were used as ballots. Accidentally spilling the beans would reveal the vote too early.

Example Sentence

"Someone spilled the beans about the surprise trip."

Synonyms

reveal confess blab let slip tell all

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