in the open

Meaning

Publicly visible or known, without any attempt at concealment or secrecy.

Examples

• The corruption scandal was finally brought out into the open by investigative journalists.
• They decided to live in the open rather than hiding their relationship from their families.

Pronunciation: ɪn ðə ˈoʊpən

Synonyms of in the open

Words with a similar meaning to in the open:

• publicly
• transparently
• overtly
• unconcealed

Antonyms of in the open

Words with the opposite meaning to in the open:

• secretly
• privately