bring something out into the open

(verb) to reveal a secret

Example Sentences:

Boyfriend: I want to bring something out into the open.
Girlfriend: Okay, go ahead.
Boyfriend: I had sex with another woman.
Girlfriend: Oh.

My brother brought something out into the open last night when he told me he was gay.

A: I’m pregnant!
B: Congratulations! How long have you known?
A: For two weeks! I didn’t want to tell anyone!
B: Well, while we’re bringing things out into the open, I’m pregnant too!
A: Congratulations!