that would be telling
that would be telling
That would give away the secret or surprise. A: "Does this mean that we're getting a puppy after all?" B: "Now, now, that would be telling. Just have patience!"
See also: telling, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
that would be telling
that would be divulging confidential information. informal 2000 Imogen Edwards-Jones My Canapé Hell ‘Are you propositioning me?’ I say, attempting to look provocative in my Devonshire home-knit and Angora Dutch cap. ‘Now that would be telling,’ he smiles.
See also: telling, that
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- there's no telling
- you're telling me
- You're telling me!
- of the sort
- pick of the bunch
- the pick of the bunch
- of your choice
- of (one's) choice
- of choice
- pick of the litter