EN · B2 · idiom

let the cat out of the bag

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let the cat out of the bag

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EN · B2

A Surprise for Mum

  1. A

    Does Mum know about the birthday cake?

    Mama wie o urodzinowym torcie?

  2. B

    Yes, I let it slip when she asked about the shopping.

    Tak, wygadałem się, kiedy pytała o zakupy.

  3. A

    Does she know who's coming as well?

    Wie też, kto przyjdzie?

  4. B

    I didn't tell her that.

    Tego jej nie powiedziałem.

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Translations

Polishwygadać sięidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germandie Katze aus dem Sack lassenidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishdescubrir el pastelidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianслучайно раскрыть тайнуexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Tomek wygadał się o ślubie.

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English

Tom let the cat out of the bag about the wedding.

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German

Tom ließ die Katze wegen der Hochzeit aus dem Sack.

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Spanish

Tom descubrió el pastel sobre la boda.

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Russian

Том случайно раскрыл тайну о свадьбе.

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let the cat out of the bag
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Tom let the cat out of the bag about the wedding.

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