babble out (B2)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /ˈbæbl aʊt/
Definition
To reveal information, often a secret, by speaking too quickly, incoherently, or without thinking, typically due to excitement, nervousness, or confusion.
Examples
In her panic, she began to babble out details of the surprise party, ruining the secret.
The child, overwhelmed with joy, couldn't help but babble out all the plans for his birthday.
How to Use babble out
- babble out a secret (collocation)
- To reveal a secret unintentionally through incoherent speech. — "He was so nervous he might babble out the secret during the meeting."
- babble out details (collocation)
- To reveal specific pieces of information without intending to. — "She started to babble out details of the plan, much to her friend's dismay."
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