Open up

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verb

To start to talk about what you feel or think more than before.

She has started to open up to her therapist about her childhood.
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Often appears as...

  • open up to someone
  • open up about something

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Colloquial

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Emotional Sharing

Used when someone is beginning to share personal or intimate details.

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After months of silence, he finally opened up about his struggles.
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Trust Indicator

Indicates growing trust in a relationship when someone reveals inner thoughts.

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I knew we were friends when she opened up about her fears.
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Conversation Deepener

Marks a transition from superficial to more meaningful conversation.

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The group opened up about their life goals during the retreat.
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