Spill the beans

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Idiom · Sayso Play puzzle #5

To "spill the beans" means to reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept hidden. The phrase likely comes from an ancient voting method where beans were used to cast votes, and spilling them would reveal the results prematurely. For example, if someone accidentally shares a surprise party plan, they have spilled the beans.