The phrase 'spill the beans' originates from the early 20th century when voting was done by dropping beans into different jars. Accidentally knocking over a jar would 'spill the beans' and reveal the votes.
Today, the phrase 'spill the beans' is used to describe accidentally or intentionally revealing information that was meant to be kept confidential or secret.
Context matters in English because the meaning of words can vary based on the surrounding words, phrases, or situation. Words often have multiple meanings, and the intended sense becomes clear through the context in which they are used.
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