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come out of the closet

/kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈklɒzɪt/

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phrase

/kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈklɒzɪt/B2informal
  • ruИдиоматическое выражение, означающее раскрытие чего-то, что ранее было скрыто или было секретом; чаще всего используется в отношении раскрытия своей сексуальной ориентации или гендерной идентичности, но также может применяться к раскрытию любых скрытых убеждений, предпочтений или фактов.

An idiomatic expression meaning to reveal something that was previously hidden or secret, most commonly used in reference to revealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity, but can also apply to revealing any hidden belief, preference, or fact.

  1. Reveal one's sexualityB2informal

    To openly declare one's homosexuality or bisexuality to others.

    ruСовершить каминг-аут

    • She came out of the closet to her family last year.
    • Many celebrities have come out of the closet publicly.
    • It took him years to gather the courage to come out of the closet.
  2. Reveal a secretB2informal

    To disclose a hidden fact, belief, or aspect of one's life.

    ruРаскрыть секрет

    • He finally came out of the closet about his passion for painting.
    • The politician came out of the closet about his past struggles.
    • She came out of the closet as a fan of heavy metal music.