The difference between Make known and Spill one's guts

When used as verbs, make known means to announce (some information) generally, whereas spill one's guts means to confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive.


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  1. Make known as a verb (transitive):

    To announce (some information) generally.

    Examples:

    "The decision was made known when it appeared on the evening news."

  2. Make known as a verb (transitive):

    To disclose (a secret).

    Examples:

    "I wouldn't make this known to anyone else, if I were you."

  1. Spill one's guts as a verb (slang, idiomatic):

    To confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive.

    Examples:

    "At first, the suspect would not tell us anything about the other participants in the crime. But after being offered a deal, he spilled his guts."

    "synonyms: spill the beans"

  2. Spill one's guts as a verb (slang, idiomatic):

    To vomit.

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