blab out

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Definition

Verb: - To reveal confidential information or secrets; to disclose private or secret matters, often carelessly or indiscreetly.

Usage
  • This verb is used to describe the act of telling a secret or private information that should not have been shared. It implies a lack of discretion or a failure to keep information confidential.
  • It is often used in informal contexts and carries a negative connotation of betrayal or carelessness.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • He accidentally blabbed out the surprise party plans to the guest of honor.
    • If you blab out the company's strategy, we could lose our competitive advantage.
    • She promised not to blab out their secret.
Advanced Usage
  • "to blab out something" / "to blab something out": The phrasal verb is separable. The object (the secret information) can be placed between "blab" and "out" or after "out."
    • He blabbed the location out to everyone.
    • He blabbed out the location to everyone.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blab (verb): To reveal secrets by talking indiscreetly. (e.g., )
  • Blabbermouth (noun): A person who talks too much, especially someone who cannot keep secrets.
Synonyms
  • Divulge: To make known (private or sensitive information).
  • Disclose: To reveal or make known.
  • Spill the beans (idiom): To reveal a secret, especially unintentionally.
  • Let the cat out of the bag (idiom): To reveal a secret, often one that was supposed to be a surprise.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Blab on (someone): To inform on someone; to tell authorities about someone's wrongdoing.
    • He was afraid his accomplice would blab on him to the police.
Related Idioms
  • Loose lips sink ships: A saying warning that careless talk can cause serious problems or disasters.
    • Remember, loose lips sink ships, so don't blab out any details about the project.
Verb
  1. divulge confidential information or secrets
    • Be careful--his secretary talks