an open book

noun

: a person or thing that is easy to learn about and understand
My life is an open book. I have nothing to hide.

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An 1812 portrait by Thomas Sully presented him with a long, downturned nose and corners of his mouth to match, leaning on one hand at his desk and gazing over the pages of an open book. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 America's an open book 📖 The United States is a biiiiiiiiiig country with destinations for every type of traveler. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Today, Barrett tries to pay it forward through formal internal mentoring programs and by presenting herself as an open book for anyone interested in speaking with her. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 Morgan has been an open book about her appearance as of late. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for an open book

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“An open book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/an%20open%20book. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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