(out) in/into the open

idiom

1

: in or to an area or place that is not covered or enclosed

We slept out in the open with nothing above us but the stars.

A deer walked out into the open.

food left out in the open

2

: in or into a situation in which something (such as a feeling) is no longer hidden or kept secret

Her true feelings were finally out in the open.

He rarely fought his political battles in the open.

Let's get everything out into the open. You've been lying to me, haven't you?

Examples of (out) in/into the open in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the filmmaker, who’s disfigured himself, really wanted to bring it out in the open. —Elena Nelson Howe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024

But the company is dedicated to pushing the conversation even more into the open. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024

Popular on Variety Getting out into the open brings fresh air both from the skies and on the ground when Rayhan and Adil receive encouragement from everyone from street vendors to armed border patrol agents who want to help them on their way. —Stephen Saito, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024

Getting these things out in the open can do a lot to reduce tension and create deeper understanding for all involved. —Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024