open secret
US /ˈoʊpən ˈsiːkrət/
UK /ˈoʊpən ˈsiːkrət/
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공공연한 비밀
a fact that is supposed to be secret but is actually known by many people
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It's an open secret that they are planning to get married.
그들이 결혼할 계획이라는 것은 공공연한 비밀이다.
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His affair with his assistant was an open secret in the office.
그의 비서와의 불륜은 사무실에서 공공연한 비밀이었다.