What does the phrasal verb “leak out” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “leak out“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
1. To spill or pour out of some crack (of a liquid).
2. To be revealed, to become known by the public (especially, of information intended to be kept secret).
Example(s)
1. Because of the intensity of the earthquake, water leaked out of a cracked pipe onto the floor.
2. News leaked out that she was pregnant when she divorced.
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