give the game away
To mistakenly reveal a secret.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't smile, or you will give the game away.”
“We tried to keep the surprise party a secret, but my brother gave the game away by mentioning the cake.”
“Despite his best efforts to maintain a stoic facade, a nervous twitch in his eye ultimately gave the game away to the observant detective.”
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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beaver away
To work hard at a task.
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blame game
A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.
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blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
Last updated August 10, 2026