Give (oneself) away verb phrase
To reveal, usually in an unintentional way
I planned a surprise birthday for my mom, but I gave myself away.
After giving herself away, Mary felt embarrassed and moved away.
If I hadn't spent my winnings, I wouldn't have given myself away.
To let a secret out by accident
To talk freely and unintentionally disclose private information or secret to others
To accidentally reveal what you are going to do or what you believe
1. To stop talking or thinking about something.
2. To unintentionally disclose important or confidential information.
The verb "give" must be conjugated according to its tense.
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
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!