spill the beans

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

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Devin immediately spills the beans about pretty much everything going on at the Purple beach. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 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 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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“Spill the beans.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spill%20the%20beans. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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