come out of the closet

Cultural  

1. 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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come out of the closet Idioms  

1. see come out, def. 6.

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Example Sentences

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come out of the closet

After that, I knew I was gay, and it was time to come out of the closet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

"Your family is out there. You are loved and valued. So when you come out of the closet, come out swinging."

From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2022

Now she tries to make up for that by supporting other mothers whose children have come out of the closet.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2022

Their questions continued for a few more weeks until I’d had enough of it and decided to come out of the closet.

From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2022

“Are you both dressed? Seven, don’t you dare come out of the closet yet,” Thorn yelled from the hall.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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