be public property

be public property

To be widely known or discussed. Everyone in school is talking about what happened, so apparently my private life is public property now.
See also: public
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be ˌpublic ˈproperty

be known or talked about by everyone: When you’re famous, you and your life suddenly become public property.
See also: public
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • make public
  • alert
  • alert the public
  • public eye
  • the common weal
  • the public weal
  • go public with
  • go public with (something)
  • intent
  • avowed intent