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The idiom 'spill the beans' means:

AMake a mess
BReveal a secret
CCook a meal
DTake revenge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Reveal a secret
1. 'Spill the beans' is a fixed idiomatic phrase. 2. It means to reveal secret information, often unintentionally. 3. Origin: spilled beans in an ancient voting system gave away a hidden tally. _Source: KMAT Karnataka 2022 PYQ Q.36_
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