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Meaning of the closet is made of glass | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Used in reference to someone whose sexual orientation or gender identity is widely known despite not being acknowledged.

humorous, often

Examples

“I spent my high school years in the closet. I remember a friend messaged me saying, “Just come out already, it’s fine, just be who you are.” He didn’t know I was queer, but I guess the closet was made of glass. In his mind, he was being supportive; in mine, he was increasing the turbulence I already felt about my sexuality and identity as a teen.”

““Little boy—you are gay.” / “No, I'm not,” I say. / “Oh, you really are,” she says. She's insistent, but not mean. My closet is made of glass and she can see right through it.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

the coast is clear the cobbler always wears the worst shoes the cobbler's children are the worst shod the cobbler's children go barefoot the computer says no the corpse at every funeral