Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

part-the-curtains

idiom

/pɑːrt ðə ˈkɜːrtənz/

Definition

To reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or kept secret; often used metaphorically to mean uncovering the truth or behind-the-scenes information.

Examples

When she shared her story, it felt like she was parting the curtains on a hidden part of her life.
Parting the curtains of the past can be painful, but it often leads to healing.

Meaning

The phrase ‘part the curtains’ evokes the image of drawing back curtains to allow light in or to view what is outside. It symbolizes exposing something to light or scrutiny, which might have been concealed before.