give oneself away 中文什么意思？

英 → 中 · 俚语习语

露马脚

「give oneself away」的中文意思是「露马脚」。

详解

本义指马被遮住蹄子仍会露出来，引申为隐瞒的事露出破绽。口语常用，多指无意中暴露，如神色、言辞、举动上穿帮。注意别直译成 show horse's foot；let the cat out of the bag 侧重说漏嘴泄密，give oneself away 侧重自身行为露底。

He tried to act calm, but his shaking hands gave him away.

他努力装作镇定，但发抖的手还是让他露了马脚。

Don't mention the party—you'll let the cat out of the bag.

别提聚会的事，不然你就说漏嘴露马脚了。