malapropisms

"Spill the tea"
"Ibuhos ang tsaa"

"Why would you pour tea?"
"Bakit ba ibubuhos ang tsaa?" 

But where? And why? It sounds amusing, but the true intent behind the phrase is to share intriguing, juicy, or exclusive details about a situation or person, especially when the latest chismis arises, and you want to understand the whole context.

The term "spill the tea" originates from black drag culture in the United States. It signifies that "T" represents one's "Truth" (Merriam-Webster, 2017).

It's challenging to translate English idioms into Tagalog because their unique meanings don't always translate smoothly. It's more effective to use Tagalog idioms with similar meanings for clear communication and cultural alignment. 

Additionally, here are other humorous phrases that may arise when translating English idiomatic expressions directly to Tagalog:

"Break a leg!"
"Putol ang paa!"

"It's raining cats and dogs!"
"Umuulan ng mga pusa at aso!"

"I'm all ears!"
"Ako'y puro tenga!" 

So, next time you're tempted to spill the tea, make sure you're using the right cup—oops, I mean, expression!