Laid bare

Pronunciation: /ˈɫeɪd ˈbɛɹ/

Laid bare (verb)

  1. To make something clear so people can see the real facts, feelings, or problems without hiding anything.
  2. To remove what covers something, so its details become visible or known.

Examples

  • The report laid bare the real reasons for the failure.
  • The investigation laid bare the truth behind the rumor.

Laid bare (adjective)

  1. Describing something that is no longer covered or protected, so it is clearly seen or understood.

Examples

  • The wound was laid bare after the bandage was removed.
  • His feelings were laid bare during the difficult conversation.