How is the phrase vendre la mèche translated from French to English

English translation
let the cat out of the bag
phrase

Révéler un secret par mégarde ou par imprudence.

To reveal a secret carelessly or accidentally.

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  • J'ai vendu la mèche sans faire exprès hier. — I accidentally let the cat out of the bag yesterday.

  • As-tu vendu la mèche pendant la réunion ? — Did you let the cat out of the bag during the meeting?

  • Ne vends pas la mèche au sujet de la fête-surprise. — Please don't let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

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