come out of the closet
To disclose to others about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity, where previously this had been kept secret.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He finally came out of the closet to his parents.”
“After years of hiding his identity, he decided to come out of the closet to his closest friends first.”
“The memoir traces how she summoned the courage to come out of the closet in an era when such honesty could cost her everything.”
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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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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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026