(out) in/into the open

idiom

1

: in or to an area or place that is not covered or enclosed

We slept out in the open with nothing above us but the stars.

A deer walked out into the open.

food left out in the open

2

: in or into a situation in which something (such as a feeling) is no longer hidden or kept secret

Her true feelings were finally out in the open.

He rarely fought his political battles in the open.

Let's get everything out into the open. You've been lying to me, haven't you?

Examples of (out) in/into the open in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rustic chairs in the open courtyard create an old-fashioned chat-with-your-neighbor vibe. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025

But Pivetta was looking for a bit more security and finally got it when the Padres came to him in February with numbers that made sense both for a fiscally-conscious team and a pitcher wading into the open market for the first time. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025

While not specifically designed for records, the aluminum frame has the perfect dimensions to fit your many iterations of Rumours, as well as a turntable on top and any accessories in the open shelves. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2025

The temp dropped to -165.7 degrees Fahrenheit, which did not feel at all like standing in the open door to a refrigerator. —Blair Braverman, Outside, 6 Aug. 2025