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Region: US | Usage example: He spilled his guts after hours of questioning.

Spill your guts

Meaning

Confess everything.

Usage

Often used when someone is coaxed into revealing secrets.

Origin & History

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

Graphic metaphor of emptying one's entrails.

20th-century colloquial speech.