Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-out-of-the-closet
phrase
/kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈklɒzɪt/
Definition
To reveal one’s sexual orientation or gender identity to others.
Examples
- After years of keeping it a secret, she decided to come out of the closet to her friends.
- He felt relieved after he came out of the closet and embraced his true self.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when someone who has kept their LGBT identity hidden decides to disclose it publicly.
Synonyms
- disclose
- reveal
- declare
