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give the game away

idiom

To mistakenly reveal a secret.


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  1. 01

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  2. 02

    away with the fairies

    Not all there; slightly crazy.

  3. 03

    back in the game

    Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

  4. 04

    bang away

    to strike or hit repeatedly

  5. 05

    bear away the bell

    To be superior in something.

  6. 06

    beaver away

    To work hard at a task.

  7. 07

    blame game

    A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.

  8. 08

    blaze away

    To fire (firearms) repeatedly.

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