the cat's out of the bag en · X
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- (idiomatic) It is too late. Particularly used of secrets that have been exposed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the cat is out of the bag | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
let the cat out of the bag · let slip · spill the beans
Synonyms
the genie is out of the bottle · the cow is out of the barn
Translations (2)
es se ha descubierto el pastel (it is too late) · ms nasi sudah menjadi bubur (it is too late)