Kiss and tell

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verb

To share private or intimate details about a personal relationship or encounter, often in public or to others.

They had a brief relationship, but I heard he's the type to kiss and tell.
Visual representation of "kiss and tell" - To share private or intimate details about a personal relationship or encounter, often in public or to others.

Often appears as...

  • don't kiss and tell
  • he likes to kiss and tell

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Privacy Breach

Using 'kiss and tell' implies revealing personal experiences that should be private.

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He lost a lot of friends after he decided to kiss and tell.
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Negative Connotation

'Kiss and tell' often has a negative connotation suggesting betrayal of trust.

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It's not honorable to kiss and tell; it can hurt people's feelings.
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Informal Usage

The phrase 'kiss and tell' is informal and might be unsuitable for professional contexts.

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At corporate events, stories that kiss and tell are frowned upon.
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