Come into the open Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈoʊpən
KUHM IN-too thuh OH-puhn
kˈʌm/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈəʊpən
KUM IN-tuh thuh OH-puhn
Definition
To become known or no longer secret; when information, feelings, or facts are revealed or acknowledged publicly.
Usage & Nuances
This is a semi-formal idiom, often used for secrets, scandals, or hidden feelings being revealed. Common with news, problems, or truths. Not used for physical things literally coming outside.
Spanish: salir a la luz - hacerse públicoPortuguese (BR): vir à tona - tornar-se públicoPortuguese (PT): vir a público - tornar-se conhecidoChinese (Simplified): 公开 - 暴露出来Chinese (Traditional): 公開 - 曝露出來Hindi: सामने आना - उजागर होनाArabic: الخروج إلى العلن - يصبح علنيًاBengali: প্রকাশ্যে আসা - ফাঁস হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: стать известным - выйти наружу - раскрытьсяJapanese: 明るみに出る - 公になるVietnamese: lộ ra - công khaiKorean: 드러나다 - 공개되다Turkish: gün yüzüne çıkmak - ortaya çıkmakUrdu: سامنے آنا - ظاہر ہوناIndonesian: terbuka - terungkap
Example Sentences
The truth finally came into the open during the meeting.
basic
Her feelings for him came into the open at the party.
basic
Once the story came into the open, everyone wanted to know more.
basic
It's always a relief when old secrets finally come into the open.
natural
After months of rumors, the issue finally came into the open.
natural
Some people would rather keep things hidden than let them come into the open.
natural