spill the beans
Meaning: disclose a secret or reveal something prematurely
Example: Lauren finally spilled the beans. She has been promoted to manager, and it's going to upset some people in the office. Read more ➺
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two peas in a pod
Meaning: practically identical in appearance
Example: Those boys could be twins, they are like two peas in a pod. Read more ➺
full of beans
Meaning: to be optimistic or enthusiastic
Example: Upon hearing the good news, Mary was definitely full of beans. Read more ➺
salad days
Meaning: the time of youth, innocence and inexperience
Example: They had met in their salad days and had fallen in love. Naturally, the union did not last long and they separated a few years later. Read more ➺
hot potato
Meaning: any subject which several folks are talking about and which is frequently argued
Example: The issue of gun control is a political hot potato in the United States. Read more ➺
carrot and stick
Meaning: mixture of rewards and punishments
Example: He said the carrot and stick approach is in effective when it comes to management. Read more ➺
