Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Let the cat out of the bag

• A. To keep a secret
• B. To punish a cat
• C. To reveal a secret
• D. To release a pet cat

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To reveal a secret

The idiom "Let the cat out of the bag" means:

To reveal a secret accidentally or unintentionally.

Example:

• We were planning a surprise party, but John let the cat out of the bag and told her about it.

Why the other options are incorrect?

• To keep a secret ❌ (opposite meaning)

• To punish a cat ❌ (literal meaning, not the idiom)

• To release a pet cat ❌ (literal meaning, not the idiom)