[spill the beans] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell a secret to someone who is not supposed to know about it. * /John's friends were going to have a surprise party […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

let the cat out of the bag

[let the cat out of the bag] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell about something that is supposed to be a secret. * /We wanted to surprise Mary with a birthday […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take heed

[take heed] {v. phr.}, {literary} To pay attention; watch or listen carefully; notice. * /Take heed not to spill coffee on the rug./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Albert Einstein

I am convinced that He (God) does not play dice.

French fried potato

[French fried potato] or [French fry] {n.} A narrow strip of potato fried in deep fat. - Usually used in the plural. * /Sue […]

speak volumes

[speak volumes] {v. phr.} To tell or show much in a way other than speaking; be full of meaning. * /The nice present she […]

Will Rogers

(1879-1935) U.S. humorist I am not a member of any organized party--I am a Democrat.

make an exhibition of oneself

[make an exhibition of oneself] {v. phr.} To behave foolishly or embarrassingly in public. * /Stop drinking so much and […]

out on a limb

[out on a limb] {adv. phr.} With your beliefs and opinions openly stated; in a dangerous position that can't be changed. * […]