Phrase guide

the cat's out of the bag

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

It is too late. Particularly used of secrets that have been exposed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: the cow is out of the barn, the genie is out of the bottle

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Malay: nasi sudah menjadi bubur — it is too late
  • Spanish: se ha descubierto el pastel — it is too late