give the show away
give the (whole) show away
To reveal something that was meant to be kept secret, especially a plan. You're going to give the show away if you don't quit whispering about it! They were trying to sneak up on the other team, but John's bright T-shirt gave the show away.
See also: away, give, show
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give the (whole) show away
demonstrate the inadequacies or reveal the truth of something.See also: away, give, show
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- give the (whole) show away
- give the game away
- connive at (something) with (one)
- whisper about
- whisper about (someone or something)
- connive at
- connive at (something)
- connive
- be in cahoots
- cahoots