be open with (one)

be open with (one)

To be honest and direct with one; to be candid with one. You need to be open with your girlfriend if you want this relationship to last. It seems the tabloids were right—the young starlet is divorced. She's finally being open with her fans about it. I don't want to get my hopes up, so please be open with me. Do I really have a shot at this job or not?

See also: open

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be open with

speak frankly to; conceal nothing from.

See also: open

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