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Meaning of laying bare
The primary meaning of "laying bare" is to expose or reveal something, often in a candid or explicit manner.
Etymology of laying bare
The phrase "laying bare" has its roots in Old English, where "lay" meant "to place" or "to put" and "bare" meant "naked" or "exposed"
The phrase has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of exposing or revealing something, often in a literal or physical sense
Over time, the phrase has taken on more figurative meanings, such as revealing one's thoughts or feelings
Synonyms
exposing
revealing
uncovering
disclosing
stripping
baring
denuding
uncovering
laying open
exposing to view
making visible
bringing to light
unveiling
unmasking
divulging
confessing
admitting
acknowledging
confessing
stripping away
laying naked
exposing to scrutiny
revealing the truth
telling all
opening up
sharing
confessing
blurting out
spilling the beans
letting it all hang out
coming clean
getting it off your chest
unburdening yourself
Definitions
- To expose or reveal something, often in a candid or explicit manner
- * To make something visible or apparent, often by removing a covering or obstacle
- * To reveal one's true feelings or thoughts, often in a honest or vulnerable way
Usage Examples
- The journalist's investigation laid bare the corruption and deceit at the heart of the government
- * The artist's latest sculpture lays bare the human form, challenging traditional notions of beauty and modesty
- * The therapist helped her patient lay bare their deepest fears and anxieties, allowing them to begin the healing process