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in public

idiom
Meaning

in a place where other people can see or hear you.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please do not shout in public.

CONTEXTUAL

He felt embarrassed when his child started crying loudly in public at the grocery store.

COMPLEX

Although they disagreed strongly behind closed doors, they maintained a professional appearance whenever they appeared in public together.

Last updated April 22, 2026