go public with (something)

go public with (something)

To publicize or reveal something. When do you guys plan to go public with your relationship? Those ruthless reporters are determined to go public with this scandal with no regard for the lives they'll destroy in the process. How did you know Allison's pregnant? I didn't think she'd gone public with that information yet.

See also: go, public

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go public with

Informal

To reveal to the public a previously unknown or secret piece of information: The president finally had to go public with the scandal.

See also: go, public

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