spill the beans

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Synonyms of spill the beansnext
: to divulge secret or hidden information

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In January 2021, Hassan told Vulture of her fond memories from filming, spilling the beans on the cast’s lively group chat and frequent mini-reunions. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Holland already confirmed earlier this summer that the two are officially married after Law Roach, Z’s longtime stylist, spilled the beans. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026 Once your child starts spilling the beans about what’s bothering them, be understanding. — Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026 Green looked sheepishly at Linkof, who gave him the green light to spill the beans. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spill the beans

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