let the cat out of the bag
phrase
: to give away a secret
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Guests probably figured out that the wedding is expected to take place at Madison Square Garden, because news outlets have reported that and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani kind of let the cat out of the bag.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
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“Let the cat out of the bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20the%20cat%20out%20of%20the%20bag. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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