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blat out

/blæt aʊt/

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verb

/blæt aʊt/C1formal
  • ruФразовый глагол, означающий говорить или произносить что-либо громко, резко или без сдержанности.

A phrasal verb meaning to speak or utter something loudly, harshly, or without restraint.

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, separable

  1. informalbritish

    To reveal a secret or confidential information carelessly or indiscreetly.

    ruРазболтать секрет

    • He blatted out the surprise party plans to everyone.
    • She blatted out the confidential details during the meeting.
    • Don't blat out the ending of the movie to those who haven't seen it.

    Synonymsblabblurt outdisclosedivulgegive awayleakrevealspill the beans

    Antonymsconcealhidekeepsuppresswithhold

  2. Speak loudly or abruptlyinformalbritish

    To say something loudly, suddenly, or without thinking.

    ruВыпалить

    • He blatted out an apology before anyone could react.
    • She blatted out a laugh at the joke.
    • The child blatted out the answer before the teacher finished the question.

    Synonymsblunder outblurt outburst outcry outexclaimspit out

    Antonymsmumblemurmurwhisper

Forms
  • blatted out past participle
  • blatted out past simple
  • blatting out present participle
  • blats out third person singular

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