hiss-and-tell

From the phrase kiss and tell.

hiss-and-tell (not comparable)

1. Disclosing private information in a hostile manner.
   • 1989, Laura Green, "The Washington years: A positive view from inside", Chicago Sun-Times, 23 April 1989:

     But Miller's tale is as notable for what it isn't as for what it is. It is not a hiss-and-tell attempt to settle scores and mold history like Donald Regan's For the Record, a spin-doctored account of his time as President Reagan's chief of staff.

   • 1998, Rob Hughes, "Spoiled Soccer Fraternity Sets Poor Example: Hoddle Hiss-and-Tell Tells a Tale of Greed", The New York Times, 12 August 1998:

     What is clear from this hiss-and-tell diary is that Hoddle feels immune to any downward glances, any disapproving charge from his bosses at the FA.

   • 2002, Stan Hochman, "John McEnroe's book provokes strong response from Tatum O'Neal", Philadelphia Daily News, 27 June 2002:

     Maybe that's what this hiss-and-tell book is all about, therapy for McEnroe's battered psyche, a nightmare marriage, a splendid career best remembered for screeching on-court tantrums.

   • For more examples of usage of this term, see Citations:hiss-and-tell.