(out) in the open
01
in an environment that is not enclosed
Idiom
例
The campers set up their tents in the open, surrounded by nature and under the starry sky.
The garden party was held out in the open, with guests mingling on the spacious lawn.
02
used of a secret that is now shared with others
Idiom
Informal例
The scandal was finally in the open after a whistleblower came forward.
Sarah's relationship with her co-worker was a secret until they were spotted holding hands in the office cafeteria, making their romance in the open.
