He finally came out of the closet to his parents.
come out of the closet
idiomTo disclose to others about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity, where previously this had been kept secret.
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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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.