Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to bare one's soul
idiom
/tə bɛr wʌnz soʊl/
Definition
To reveal one’s innermost feelings, thoughts, and vulnerabilities to someone, often involving a deep expression of personal emotions.
Examples
- After years of keeping his struggles to himself, he finally decided to bare his soul to his therapist.
- During the heart-to-heart conversation, she chose to bare her soul and share her dreams and fears.
- Writing in her journal helps her to bare her soul and understand her emotions better.
Meaning
This phrase conveys a sense of openness and honesty, where an individual shares their true self, often leading to intimacy or connection with others.
Synonyms
- Open up
- Reveal oneself
- Share one’s heart
