What is the meaning of the idiom "Spill the beans"?
Correct answer: B. To reveal a secret
- A. To make a mess
- B. To reveal a secret
- C. To tell a lie
- D. To start a fight
Explanation
To spill the beans means to reveal secret or confidential information, often accidentally or before the proper time. It is unrelated to making a literal mess with beans.
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