come out of the closet
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Those photos can now come out of the closet.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
After that, I knew I was gay, and it was time to come out of the closet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
"Your family is out there. You are loved and valued. So when you come out of the closet, come out swinging."
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2022
He had been inspired to come out of the closet after learning about the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York, credited with igniting the gay-rights movement.
From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2022
“Are you both dressed? Seven, don’t you dare come out of the closet yet,” Thorn yelled from the hall.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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