the genie is out of the bottle

== English == === Alternative forms === the genie's out of the bottle === Pronunciation === === Phrase === the genie is out of the bottle (idiomatic) Information has been released that will have ongoing consequences. Synonym: the cat is out of the bag (idiomatic) Something has been brought into reality that cannot be eliminated or undone. ==== Translations ==== === See also === can of worms kettle of fish Pandora's box put the genie back in the bottle what's done is done