bare one's soul

Definitions

To reveal one's innermost feelings and thoughts, especially concerning one's doubts, regrets, or flaws; to tell one's personal secrets to others.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“The actress bared her soul in the candid interview.”

““[…] But the world might guess⟳ it; and I will not bare my soul to their shallow, prying eyes. My heart shall never be put⟳ under their microscope.[…]””

“"Must a Romany bare his soul before a stranger?" replied Rhodo. . . . Must the secret of the dead be spoken before the robber of the dead—"”

“Her thoughts wandered about among the various friends whose judgment might serve⟳ at this crisis to clear her own⟳ thoughts. . . . No, she could not bare her soul to the bishop.”

“Duritz's vocals are more anguished and torn than ever; he's as emotionally naked as a daytime talk-show guest, baring his soul and searching for empathy.”

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