tip hand

tip your hand (American)

to let other people know what you are planning to do. Rumours still abound about Saling's next project but the actress has so far refused to tip her hand. (often negative)

See also: hand, tip

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tip your hand

to let other people know what you are planning to do. Some people think Smith will announce today that he's quitting, but he certainly didn't tip his hand at yesterday's meeting.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of tip or show your cards (= intentionally or unintentionally let others see the cards you hold in your hand in a card game)

See also: hand, tip