spill the beans; leak information; news tip
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to leak information; to spill the beans; to blow the whistle
informalOften used in journalism and online discussions to refer to revealing inside information, especially secrets or scandals. Can carry a sense of sensation or exposure.
An insider leaked information about the company's financial problems to the reporter.
He spilled the beans about the truth of the incident on social media.
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This blogger often leaks inside information about the entertainment industry.
noun
news leak; tip-off; inside information
informalRefers to the information itself that is leaked or provided. Often used in headlines like "独家爆料" (exclusive scoop).
This piece of leaked information about the celebrity's romance attracted widespread attention.
The reporter wrote an investigative story based on the tip-off from an informant.
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This website is famous for publishing political leaks.