Give the show away
Suggest a CorrectionMeaning
To spill a secret or ruin a ruse, letting it out.
Origin
From 19th-century Britain, tied to theater; 'show away' meant spoil, slang by 1870s in a tale for leak. A 1880s 'Punch' uses it for a spill.
Usage Examples
- He gave the show away; surprise gone!
- Don't give the show away; keep it hush.
- Show away; spilled the trick.
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