give the game away

Related to word: game

Idiom

Definition

  1. To reveal a secret or plan unintentionally, thereby spoiling a surprise or making something known that should have been kept hidden.

    泄露秘密

    • He was planning a surprise for her, but he accidentally gave the game away by letting the plan slip.

      他原本计划给她一个惊喜,但不小心让计划泄露,把惊喜搞砸了。

    • Please don't tell anyone; you absolutely must not give the game away.

      请不要告诉任何人;你绝对不能泄露秘密。

    • She tried to keep it a secret, but her expression gave the game away about her true feelings.

      她试图保守秘密,但她的表情泄露了她真实的感受。