let it slip



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let it slip

To accidentally or inadvertently reveal a given secret or important piece of information. We had done so well keeping our engagement a secret. I can't believe I let it slip in the middle of dinner last night!
See also: let, slip

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Manuel['mænjuel]
VivyanVIV-ee-ənEnglish (Rare)
Kotoneko-to-neJapanese
ÉAnna-Irish
Mica-English
NoortjeNO:R-tyə (Dutch)Dutch, Limburgish