She decided to come out of the broom closet to her friends.
come out of the broom closet
idiomTo publicly reveal that one is a Wiccan or some other type of neopagan.
Origin
Coined by analogy with come out of the closet, with the proverbial hiding place being changed to a broom closet, a jocular reference to stereotype of witches riding brooms.
After practicing for years in private, he finally felt comfortable enough to come out of the broom closet at the community center.
Although she feared potential judgment from her traditional family, she eventually chose to come out of the broom closet and embrace her spiritual identity openly.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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closet case
A person who conceals or denies their sexuality or gender identity.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
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come alive
to become responsive and animated.