Korean phrase
비밀이 들켜 버렸어. pi mi ri teul kyeo peo ryeo sseo
Meaning
The secret got out
When to use it
It means that a secret has become known to others. This casual expression often shows regret when something meant to stay hidden is revealed.
Example dialogue
우리 둘만 알기로 한 얘기를 다른 애한테 말했어? u ri tul man al gi ro han yae gi reul ta reun ae han te mal hae sseo
Did you tell another kid what was supposed to be just between the two of us?
미안해. 나도 모르게 말해서 비밀이 들켜 버렸어. mi an hae na do mo reu ge mal hae seo pi mi ri teul kyeo peo ryeo sseo
I'm sorry. I said it without realizing it, and the secret got out.