[spill] the tea
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to tell others about what has happened to someone, especially about things that are private or controversial, in the person's absence
The idiom "spill the tea" originated from African American drag culture and gained popularity through the LGBTQ+ community. It refers to the act of sharing or revealing gossip, particularly about someone's personal or private affairs. It is used to indicate a desire for or the act of revealing and discussing gossip, scandals, or juicy details about someone or something.
- Sarah is known for spilling the tea about her friends' love lives, sharing all the juicy details and scandals.
- During the party, John couldn't resist spilling the tea about the secret romance between two of their colleagues.
- The reality TV show specializes in contestants spilling the tea on their fellow competitors, creating drama and suspense.
- The gossip column in the magazine always spills the tea on the latest celebrity scandals and controversies.
- In the group chat, everyone was eager to spill the tea about the recent workplace drama, sharing rumors and speculations.