leak out
The term "leak out" can refer to both physical substances escaping and information becoming public knowledge unintentionally.
Definition
B2General
(common)To escape from a container or system, usually unintentionally.
Example
- Water leaked out of the cracked pipe.
B2Information
(figurative)To become known to the public, especially when it was meant to be kept secret.
Example
- The details of the meeting leaked out despite efforts to keep it confidential.
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