I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Megan went and LET HE CAT OUT OF THE BAG..
To reveal a secret, usually without intending to.
He was accused of STRETCHING THE TRUTH about how much he had helped in the project.
to say something that is not exactly true; to describe something as larger or greater than it really is.
He's certainly not afraid to SPEAK HIS MIND.
To say exactly what you think without worrying if it will upset anyone
Don't BEAT AROUND THE BUSH - get to the point!
To avoid talking about what is important.
I know it's true, because I got it STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH – Katie told me herself.
Directly from the person who has personal knowledge of the matter:
I heard THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE that he was leaving - is it true?
To hear news from someone who heard the news from someone else, speacially gossip.
We should get together and TALK THIS OVER.
To discuss a situation with someone, to find out their opinion or get advice before making a decision about it.
I think this trend is A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME, but there's no way to know for sure.
Something that is indicative of what will happen or become popular in the future.
The guests are coming ANY MINUTE NOW, and the house is still a mess.
Said for emphasizing that something is likely to happen very soon.
Leave the ironing FOR THE TIME BEING - I'll do it later
As for now; for a short period of time from now, but not permanently
She didn't want to GET AHEAD OF HERSELF and risk losing what she had achieved.
To do something too early, or before you are ready or prepared:
We don't have to make a final decision till next week, so TIME IS ON OUR SIDE.
To have enough time to do something; not having to do something too quickly.
I'm feeling a little depressed at the moment, but I'm sure good times are JUST AROUND THE CORNER.
Not far away, or going to happen soon.
