Just be careful not to let the cat out of the bag, or someone may leave you holding the bag.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

The phrase to be left holding the bag is as widely used as the expression to let the cat out of the bag.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

That is one of our allies is the fresh water holding the oil out in the open water as opposed to coming into the isle marshes and stuff."

VOA: standard.2010.05.09

"When I'm sick and I look terrible and that person is right next to me telling me I look beautiful (while) holding up my hair when I am puking my brains out in the toilet."

VOA: standard.2010.02.13