Idiom: (out) in the open
Meaning
Idiom: (out) in the open
- to become known to everyone (not secret)
- to be visible for all to see
Example sentences
— I put some brochures out in the open so people can take them if they’re interested.
— Now that your biggest fears are out in the open, we can try to find a solution to the problem.
— People are concerned about Facebook's use of their personal information after recent reports have brought their policies and procedures out in the open.
— In a democracy the press helps bring relevant information in the open for public consideration.
— I wish that people could talk about depression and other mental health issues out in the open without being concerned about the consequences.
— The "Me Too" movement has brought sexual assault and harassment out in the open in the United States.
— Going to a marriage counselor enabled us to bring our problems in the open and discuss them instead of yelling at each other.
— The polls have brought out in the open President Trump's continuing loss of support among independent voters.
— What can we do to bring the topic of child abuse further in the open?
Synonyms
- in public
- in full view
- warts and all
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