Meaning of the word "come out of the closet" in English
What does "come out of the closet" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
come out of the closet
US /kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈklɑːzɪt/
UK /kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈklɑːzɪt/
Idiom
1.
to openly declare one's sexual orientation or gender identity, especially when it is not heterosexual or cisgender
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After years of hiding, he finally decided to come out of the closet to his family.
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It takes a lot of courage to come out of the closet.
2.
to reveal a secret or something previously hidden
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The truth about the scandal finally came out of the closet.
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Many old family secrets came out of the closet during the reunion.
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