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spill guts

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spill one's guts

Sl. to tell all; to confess. I had to spill my guts about the broken window. I didn't want you to take the blame. Mary spilled her guts about the window. She confessed that she was trying to shield Bob.

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spill your guts

to tell secret or personal information She thinks you should share such things only with your family, and not spill your guts to every stranger you see.

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spill your guts

  (American & Australian informal)

to tell someone all about yourself, especially your problems Why do people take part in these shows and spill their guts on camera in front of a studio audience?

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