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Meaning of open the kimono | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To reveal confidential information, especially details of one's business operations.

idiomatic, often

Examples

For the first 10 minutes, Lui refuses to "open the kimono" and reveal details about the company.”
Before agreeing to “open the kimonoand show them everything, first ask exactly what they will want to seeall sales records, from all customers?”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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