reveal someone or something to someone

reveal someone or something to someone
reveal someone or something to someone
to show or disclose someone or something to someone. •

The magician opened the door of the cabinet and revealed his assistant to the audience.

I revealed my secret to no one.

She stepped out from behind the tree and revealed herself to the hostess.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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