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the closet is glass

the closet is glass is the alternative form of the closet is made of glass.

Meaning of the closet is made of glass

Phrase

the closet is made of glass

  1. (humorous, often) Used in reference to someone whose sexual orientation or gender identity is widely known despite not being acknowledged.
    • 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...2022 November 1, K-Ci Williams, “Kit Connor, Star of “Heartstopper,” Came Out as Bi. He Shouldn’t Have Had To”, in Teen Vogue

Questions about the closet is glass

What is the closet is glass the alternative form of?
The closet is glass is the alternative form of the closet is made of glass.

Words near the closet is glass in the dictionary

  1. the chickens come home to roost
  2. the chuff
  3. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  4. the city of a thousand windows
  5. the clock around
  6. the closet is glass
  7. the closet is made of glass
  8. the coast is clear
  9. the cobbler always wears the worst shoes
  10. the cobbler's children are the worst shod
  11. the cobbler's children go barefoot

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