Reveal (a secret) (3,2)

I believe the answer is:

let on

(Other definitions for let on that I've seen before include "Tell me" , "Spill the beans" , "Reveal, divulge" , "Pretend informally or permit to board" , "Divulge information" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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