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Spilling The Beans

Question: What was the speaker talking about spilling?

PIE Information:

  1. Pronunciation

    • Listen to the audio and repeat or use it as a guide while you read. Focus on “spilled the beans” and ensure clarity.

  2. Intonation

    • Sentence: “I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows.”

    • Intonation variations:

      • “I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows.” (Stressing spilled highlights the action of revealing the secret.)

      • “I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows.” (Stressing beans emphasizes the secret itself.)

      • “I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows.” (Stressing everyone highlights the wide impact.)

  3. Expression

    • Idiom: Spilling the beans means revealing a secret.

    • Use this idiom: When you accidentally or intentionally let others know about something meant to be kept private.