COME OUT IN THE OPEN

{v. phr.} 1. To reveal one's true identity or intentions. * /Fred finally came out in the open and admitted that he was gay./ 2. To declare one's position openly. * /The conservative Democratic candidate came out in the open and declared that he would join the Republican party./

{v. phr.} 1. To reveal one's true identity or intentions. * /Fred finally came out in the open and admitted that he was gay./ 2. To declare one's position openly. * /The conservative Democratic candidate came out in the open and declared that he would join the Republican party./