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If someone is said to 'let the cat out of the bag', what does it mean?

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If someone is said to 'let the cat out of the bag', what does it mean?
  1. To reveal a secret unintentionally
  2. To adopt a pet
  3. To be careless
  4. To be very happy

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If someone is said to 'let the cat out of the bag', what does it mean?
  • Step 1: Understand that the phrase is an idiom, which means it has a special meaning.
  • Step 2: Break down the phrase: 'let the cat out of the bag'.
  • Step 3: Think about what it would mean to let a cat out of a bag - it suggests revealing something that was hidden.
  • Step 4: Realize that in this context, the 'cat' represents a secret.
  • Step 5: Conclude that 'let the cat out of the bag' means to accidentally tell or reveal a secret that was supposed to be kept hidden.
  • Idiomatic Expressions – Understanding the meaning of idioms and phrases that are not literal.
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