divulge vs tip one's hand

divulge

verb
  • To make public or known; to communicate to the public; to tell (information, especially a secret) so that it may become generally known. 

  • To indicate publicly; to proclaim. 

tip one's hand

verb
  • To inadvertently reveal any secret, particularly a secret that puts one at an advantage or disadvantage. 

  • In card playing, to accidentally reveal one's cards or hand. 

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