Just be careful not to let the cat out of the bag, or someone may leave you holding the bag.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

If you tell about something that was supposed to be a secret, we say you let the cat out of the bag.

VOA: special.2009.09.27

The phrase to be left holding the bag is as widely used as the expression to let the cat out of the bag.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

John Butterfield ordered his men never to let the mail out of their sight.

VOA: special.2010.04.26

In five of them, the rate at which fish are being taken out of the sea has dropped to a level that should let the populations recover.

VOA: special.2009.09.08

Another widely-used expression is to let the cat out of the bag.

VOA: special.2011.05.22

Then turn the head to the side to let the water out.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

Instead, let us come out into the light of day.

VOA: special.2009.04.02

Let us see how all the questions that have arisen out of this unhappy subject of slavery can be better settled more fairly and justly than the plan I have offered.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

Sid sneered. 'But to make sure nobody'll let you out, I'll just take this key along.'" "When Nancy could no longer hear the tramp of his heavy boots she was sure Sid had left the house.

VOA: special.2009.08.24

Just let me get you out of here first,all right? It's my dad! We have to go back!

VOA: standard.other

I couldn't let himlay there all alone, scared the way he was, so I grabbed him up and run him out of there.

VOA: standard.other

"Just in case there is any confusion out there, let me be clear: I am not going to walk away from health insurance reform.

VOA: standard.2010.02.06

You won't believe this. Let's try to focuswhile we check those out, huh, guys?

VOA: standard.other