Dead giveaway In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "dead giveaway", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mirabella Luu calendar 2020-12-17 12:12

Meaning of Dead giveaway

Synonyms:

leak (something) to (someone or something) , telltale , divulge

Dead giveaway noun phrase informal

Something that unintentionally reveals a truth, a secret completely
 

Although the criminal had destroyed all the traces, the injury on his back was a dead giveaway.

The credit card on her hand was a dead giveaway. She must have stolen it from the old lady.

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Time keeps passing.

(there are) no two ways about it
Definitely true; no other choices or alternatives
between you, me and the gatepost

Used to tell someone to keep secret what you're about to say

to set someone straight

To tell someone the truth about something that they had not understood or received false information

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TODAY
that's my story and I'm sticking to it

A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate

Example:

Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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