Idioms & Phrases · Question 17 · Easy
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: to let the cat out of the bag
- To set someone free
- To create confusion deliberately
- To reveal a secret by mistake
- To get rid of a problem
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. To reveal a secret by mistake
Explanation: To let the cat out of the bag is to give away a secret, usually carelessly or accidentally.
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