CEFR B1

opening up

verb

Meaning

To begin to talk more freely about your feelings and thoughts, especially after a period of being reserved.

Examples

It took a long time for him to start opening up to his therapist.
She found it difficult to open up about her past, but it was necessary for her healing.

Synonyms: confide, disclose, reveal, unburden

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opening up (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: ˈoʊpənɪŋ ʌp

Definition

To begin to talk more freely about your feelings and thoughts, especially after a period of being reserved.

Examples

It took a long time for him to start opening up to his therapist.
She found it difficult to open up about her past, but it was necessary for her healing.

How to Use opening up

open up to someone (prepositional phrase): To share personal feelings and thoughts with a specific person. — "It's important to open up to your friends when you're feeling down."
open up about something (prepositional phrase): To discuss a particular topic or experience honestly. — "She finally opened up about the difficulties she had faced."

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