How generous poacher got another job (4,3,4,4)
I believe the answer is:
gave the game away
If this is the answer I cannot explain how the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for gave the game away that I've seen before include "Offered venison free of charge" , "what poacher handing out freebies did" , "spilled beans?" , "Let on" .)