in the open

Definitions

Outdoors or in an uncovered area.

Publicly known or not hidden from view.

Exposed to scrutiny or observation.

Examples

The secret was finally brought out into the open after months of speculation.

They decided to discuss their disagreements in the open rather than behind closed doors.

Synonyms

publicly out in the daylight exposed unconcealed plain to see transparently

Antonyms

secretly behind closed doors covertly in private hidden under wraps