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61let the cat out of the bag — to tell someone something that was intended to be secret He has let the cat out of the bag about the government s true intentions …
62leave holding the bag — vp To be made a scapegoat. When the hand grenade exploded beneath the cow, Beulah was left holding the bag. 1860s …
63in the bag — People use this expression when it becomes obvious that success or victory is going to be achieved. An hour before the polling stations closed, victory seemed in the bag for the Conservative candidate …
64leave holding the bag — leave someone else to take the blame He left me holding the bag when he ran away from the accident …
65Let the cat out of the bag — If you accidentally reveal a secret, you let the cat out of the bag …
66let the cat out of the bag — ► let the cat out of the bag informal reveal a secret by mistake. Main Entry: ↑cat …
67In the bag — (adj. phr.) 1) as good as done, won, or successfully achieved; secured; certain to be accomplished: The contract is in the bag ; 2) (of a jockey) to be set up to receive money for not letting his or her mount run on its merits; 3) (of a horse)… …
68in the bag — Australian Slang (adj phr.) 1. as good as done, won, or successfully achieved; secured; certain to be accomplished: The contract is in the bag ; 2. (of a jockey) to be set up to receive money for not letting his or her mount run on its merits; 3 …
69cat's out of the bag — See the cat s out of the bag …
70holding the bag — left alone to finish the work or be responsible Mom says we leave her holding the bag to finish jobs alone …