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View synonyms for come out of the closet
come out of the closet
- To publicly announce a belief or preference that one has kept hidden, especially one's sexual preference: “At the last moment, the representative came out of the closet and announced her support for the controversial amendment.” ( See skeleton in the closet .)
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