lets slip
Divulges without intending
To let slip is to reveal something unintentionally, usually information meant to be kept secret: She let slip that they were planning a surprise party.
The image is of something escaping one's grip—a secret slipping out before you can catch it.
Less commonly, to let slip can mean to release deliberately: let slip the dogs of war.
- opens upBegins speaking candidly
- open upReveal inner thoughts
- blurtSpeak suddenly, thoughtlessly
- blurt outUtter suddenly, impulsively
- loose lipsHabit of revealing secrets
admit · divulge · spill the beans · leak · confess · unveil · drop a hint · untether · release · disclose · utter · loosen · announce · betray · restrain · withhold · free · suppress
lets slipannounces
States openly to many
declares · proclaims · makes known · broadcasts · publicizes
lets slipconceals
Keeps from being seen
guards · withholds · holds back · suppresses · keeps mum
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