脱口而出 (tuō kǒu ér chū) — to blurt out; to let slip (an indiscreet remark)
Definition
An involuntary verbal slip — words come out on their own, often impulsive or careless. 漏 is broader (leak a secret, miss a step); 放过 implies deliberately overlooking someone or something.
phrase
to blurt outto let slip (an indiscreet remark)
Examples
- ，脱口而出。Tā tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi, jī dòng dé tuō kǒu ér chū le xīn lǐ huà.When he heard the news, he was so excited that he blurted out what was on his mind.
- ，脱口而出。Kāi huì shí tā yì shí chōng dòng, tuō kǒu ér chū le yí gè bù gāi shuō de shù zì.During the meeting, she impulsively blurted out a number she shouldn't have said.
- ，脱口而出。Miàn shì qián duō zhǔn bèi, bié tuō kǒu ér chū bù hé shì de huí dá.Prepare well before an interview; don't blurt out an inappropriate answer.
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