Definition of give something away in US English:

phrasal verb

• Reveal something secret or concealed.

  Example sentences

  • ‘The Prince asked Mrs Throup about the secret recipe but she told him: ‘I'm afraid we never give our secrets away.’’
  • ‘One reason might be because I quite enjoy writing this column and don't want to give my secrets away all at once.’
  • ‘Without giving any secrets away or anticipating the future, do you see the current structure continuing when the two organisations come together in 2005?’
  • ‘Beth cut him off before he could give their secret away.’
  • ‘I don't want to give it away, it's a trade secret, but beeswax is good,’ said Peter.’
  • ‘Mr Atkinson wasn't giving any secrets away but advised: ‘If you get your ingredients right in the first place and put them together properly you are on to a winner.’’
  • ‘I felt bad for giving the secret away in case he was uncomfortable with sharing, but at least his mother and my aunt understood…’
  • ‘They gave things away, told secrets like a six year old everyone is constantly trying to shut up.’
  • ‘I'm not going to give our game-plan away but we are going to be ready for a big, tough encounter.’
  • ‘No secrets or details will be given away - simply because the act of initiation is an individual and deeply personal experience.’

  Synonyms

  reveal, disclose, divulge, let slip, leak, let out

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