Spilling the Beans

"I should’ve kept my mouth shut, but I couldn't help it. I spilled the beans, and now everyone knows. It was supposed to be a surprise, but the minute I opened my mouth, it was all over. My friend sighed and said, 'Well, there's no going back now.' Next time, I’ll keep it under wraps."

Question: What was the speaker talking about spilling?

PIE PROMPTS

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.