(out) in/into the open

phrase

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

With the Dolphins trading wide receiver Jaylen Waddle last week, Atwell could carve out a major role in the offense with his speed and ability to extend the field, as well as elude tacklers in the open field with the ball in his hands. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026

Last year, The Mail on Sunday reported that Andrew had previously rented a four-bedroom apartment in St James’ Palace for his daughters for £1,600 a month, well below what the property would go for in the open market. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026

Late last year, a round of Nike insiders — including board member and Apple CEO Tim Cook — made a splash by purchasing stock in the open market. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026

In Dumas’ work, fights and duels and brave assaults on prisons are done grandly, out in the open. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026