make no secret of

phrase

: to show or express (something) openly : to not try to hide (something)
She made no secret of her dislike for him.

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Republicans make no secret of their intention to nationalize the Kiggans-Luria race. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 3 Aug. 2022 Once there was a time when Bryant would make no secret of his displeasure of playing a major role. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 8 Dec. 2020 Acorn woodpeckers in Arizona make no secret of their caching. Jim Williams, Star Tribune, 24 Nov. 2020

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“Make no secret of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20no%20secret%20of. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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