in public

Related to in public: public relations, Public TV, Public administration

in public

In front of others or in a way that others can observe; publicly, as opposed to privately. We can't meet in public—the paparazzi will see us together! Don't talk about his health issues in public.
See also: public
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in public

in a place or way so that other people can see or know about something. It's illegal to walk naked in public. John always tries to embarrass me whenever we're in public.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in public

Openly, open to public view or access. For example, They've never appeared together in public. [c. 1450] For an antonym, see in private.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in public

In such a way as to be visible to the scrutiny of the people: "A career is born in public—talent in privacy" (Marilyn Monroe).
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • in private
  • ET
  • et al.
  • give (one) a dose of (one's) own medicine
  • give (one) a taste of (one's) own medicine
  • give somebody a taste/dose of their own medicine
  • give someone a taste of their own medicine
  • ripple
  • ripple effect
  • a ripple effect
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