Let the cat out of the bag

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Idiom · Sayso Play puzzle #8

This phrase means to reveal a secret or disclose something that was meant to be kept hidden. It comes from an old market practice where farmers would sell pigs in bags, but sometimes a cat was swapped in by tricksters; letting the cat out of the bag would expose the fraud. People often use it when someone accidentally shares confidential information.