[give away]
{v.} 1. To give as a present.
Mrs. Jones has severalkittens to give away.
2.
To hand over (a bride) to her husband at thewedding.
Mr. Jackson gave away
his daughter.
3. To let (a secret)become known; tell the secret of.
The
little boy gave away hishiding place when he coughed.
Mary said she didn't
care anythingabout John, but her blushing face gave her away.
Compare: SPILL
THEBEANS, LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG. 4. See: GIVE ONESELF
AWAY.
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