Come out of the closet

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo disclose to others about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity, where previously this had been kept secret.

"He came out of the closet as gay to his friends."

2.VerbTo self-disclose about one's minority or disapproved-of identity, belief, preference, etc.

"She finally came out of the closet to her religious family regarding her atheism."

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