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How generous poacher got another job (4,3,4,4)

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I believe the answer is:

gave the game away

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(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" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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