wo4 pun4 tok3 ceot1和盤托出和盘托出
Jyutpingwo4 pun4 tok3 ceot1
Yalewòh pùhn tok chēut
Definition
To reveal everything; to disclose a secret fully with all details and hold nothing back.
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How it's used
This idiom implies a sense of relief or forced surrender after keeping a secret for a long time. It is frequently used in contexts involving confessions, investigations, or dramatic emotional breakthroughs where someone finally stops hiding the truth. While it sounds slightly formal due to its literary roots, it is commonly used in daily conversation to describe someone coming clean.
Examples
He finally couldn't take it anymore and revealed the whole story.
Are you planning to spill all your secrets?
Common phrases
to reveal all secrets
to reveal the whole truth
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple verb like 講, but it specifically carries the weight of revealing a secret or a complex situation in its entirety. It is not used for casual sharing of information or small talk.
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