CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute



CUNY - College of Staten Island: The English Language Institute (ELI) of the Center for Global Engagement has offered innovative academic programs for students learning English as a Second Language since the late 1970’s. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and ethnicity of New York City. Classes range from beginner to the advanced level.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Let The Cat Out Of The Bag

If you "let the cat out of the bag," you tell someone a secret they are not supposed to know.

Example: Max wasn't going to tell his parents that he was failing calculus, but Jenny let the cat out of the bag when she told his mom.

Cat in a bag
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