the closet is made of glass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Used in reference to someone whose sexual orientation or gender identity is widely known despite not being acknowledged.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

the closet is made of glass

Etymology

An extension of the metaphor in the closet, compare glass closet.

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