secrets
Idioms (9)
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behind the scenes
CEFR B2happening privately or secretly, not in public view
Neutral -
have up one's sleeve
CEFR B2to have a secret plan or advantage kept ready for later use
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come to light
CEFR B2to become known or be discovered, especially something hidden
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give the game away
CEFR B2to accidentally reveal a secret or plan
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spill the beans
CEFR B1To reveal a secret, often accidentally.
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let the cat out of the bag
CEFR B1To reveal a secret, usually by mistake.
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pull someone's leg
CEFR B1To tease or joke with someone by telling them something untrue in fun.
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skeleton in the closet
CEFR B2a shameful secret in someone's past
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come clean
CEFR B2to confess the truth about something previously hidden or denied
Informal