Come out
Come out verb - To become known.
Usage example: if the truth of his sexuality ever came out, the actor's career would be ruined
Hide
Hide verb - To remain out of sight.
Usage example: he hid in the closet while his roommate lied to the probation officer
Both terms in one sentence
- Unfortunately, some people come out with really, genuinely silly, often downright offensive Epileptic Trees such as "hide killed himself just to piss off Yoshiki" or "Hizaki killed Jasmine You".
Source: Fandom Berserk Button / Music -
At first they try to hide their relationship due to Fernando's unwillingness to come out of the closet.
Source: Series / Aquí no hay quien viva -
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are: Bellwether's "Come on out, Judy" in a very trembling and disturbing tone during the hide and seek at the museum.
Source: Disney / Zootopia
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