[Idiom] OUT IN THE OPEN. - Learn How to Talk About Transparency in English
Out in the open.
/aʊt ɪn ðə ˈoʊpən/
Information or facts that are public.
When something is "out in the open," it means that it is no longer secret and is now known to the public. This could be information, feelings, or facts. It relates to bringing something out into the open space where everyone can see it, as opposed to keeping it hidden away.
Example Sentences
Their relationship is finally out in the open.
Their relationship is now publicly known.
All of the plans are now out in the open for everyone to see.
All of the plans are available for public knowledge.
Once the secret was out in the used_post=None, there was a lot of discussion among the staff about how to proceed.
After the secret was revealed, there was a lot of discussion among staff about what to do next.