letting on

to reveal or disclose information, especially something meant to be a secret

非正式

1. 1.

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, on.

   非比喻或习语用法:参见 let, on

2. 2.

   to reveal or indicate, especially unintentionally or against one's wishes

   透露或表露,尤指无意中或违背意愿地

假装；非比喻或习语用法:参见 let, on；透露或表露,尤指无意中或违背意愿地；<非正>泄密；透露

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