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Region: General | Usage example: He promised not to kiss and tell after the date.

Kiss and tell

Meaning

Expose private romantic details publicly.

Usage

Used when warning about gossip.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Scandalous accounts of intimate encounters in tabloids.

Popularized in mid-20th-century celebrity culture.