come out of the closet

/K AH1 M AW1 T AH1 V DH AH0 K L AA1 Z AH0 T/
verb
  1. 1

    (intransitive, idiomatic, LGBTQ) To disclose to others about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity, where previously this had been kept secret.

  2. 2

    (intransitive, idiomatic, informal, sometimes humorous) To self-disclose about one's minority or disapproved-of identity, belief, preference, etc.

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