Vocabulary

Form

to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to be discovered

verb vi
freq #900

Example sentences

He was so stupid as to tell a lie that might easily be found out.

He pretended to be an Englishman, but his foreign accent gave him away.

If he finds out, certainly he will be very angry.

Murder will out.

Tom and my secret came to light.

The secret came to light at last.