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Meaning of 'Sing like a canary'

What does the saying 'Sing like a canary' mean?

Idiom: Sing like a canary

Meaning:

If someone sings like a canary, they tell everything they know about a crime or wrongdoing to the police or authorities.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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