spifferare tutto
Non spifferare tutto a Marco, è un segreto!
Don't spill the beans to Marco, it's a secret!
to reveal a secret or confidential information, often unintentionally or carelessly
Ha spifferato tutto alla polizia senza rendersene conto.
He spilled the beans to the police without realizing it.
Non spifferare nulla a tua sorella, è ancora una sorpresa.
Don't spill the beans to your sister, it's still a surprise.
Often used in casual or gossip contexts to describe careless disclosure of secrets.
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Pro Tip
When to use
Use 'spifferare tutto' when someone carelessly reveals a secret they were supposed to keep. It implies a lack of discretion rather than malicious intent.
Gold Rule
Idiomatic meaning
Never interpret this phrase literally (e.g., 'to blow everything out of a window'). The figurative meaning is always about revealing secrets.
Word Origin
From 'spiffero' (a draft or leak, from 'spifferare' meaning to leak air) combined with 'tutto' (everything). The metaphorical extension to revealing secrets emerged in 20th-century Italian slang.
Usage Notes
Common in informal speech, especially among friends or in gossip contexts. Avoid in formal or professional settings.