Die Katze aus dem Sack lassen
To let the cat out of the bag, to reveal a secret
In German
Die Katze aus dem Sack lassen
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To let the cat out of the bag"
Origin:Comes from a medieval trick where a piglet was sold in a sack, but a less valuable cat was secretly put inside. The trick was revealed when the 'cat was let out of the bag'.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Komm schon, lass die Katze aus dem Sack! Was ist passiert?
Come on, let the cat out of the bag! What happened?
- 2
Ich konnte es nicht länger für mich behalten und habe die Katze aus dem Sack gelassen.
I couldn't keep it to myself any longer and let the cat out of the bag.
FAQ
How do you say "To let the cat out of the bag, to reveal a secret" in German?
"To let the cat out of the bag, to reveal a secret" in German is "Die Katze aus dem Sack lassen" (dee KAH-tse ows dem ZAHK LAH-sen). Example: Komm schon, lass die Katze aus dem Sack! Was ist passiert?.
