comes out of the closet

A form of come out of the closet — To disclose to others about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity, where previously this had been kept secret.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of come out of the closet
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