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out in the open out in the open1. Exposed and visible to others in an open space or area. We can't stop the convoy here, we're right out in the open. We could be attacked at any minute!2. By extension, available for public viewing, participation, or experience. We all knew their marriage was failing, but it wasn't until their kids left for college that they brought that fact out in the open. Our agency will not rest until the truth is out in the open!See also: open, out*out in the open 1. Lit. visible in an open space; exposed in an open area. (*Typically: be ~; bring something ~; come ~; get ~; get something ~.) The trucks are out in the open where we can see them. They came out in the open. 2. Fig. [for something] to be public knowledge. (*Typically: be ~; bring something ~; get ~; get something ~.) Is this matter out in the open, or is it still secret? Let's get this out in the open and discuss it.See also: open, outout in the openAlso, out into the open. In or into public view or knowledge, as in I wish he wouldn't talk behind our backs but bring his complaints out in the open, or It's important to bring the merger plans out into the open. This term uses open to mean "an unconcealed state." [c. 1940] See also: open, out |