kimono

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open (up) (one's) kimono

To be transparently open about one's plans, dealings, or intentions. I assure you that our company has opened our kimono about every aspect of our tax obligations to the state.
See also: kimono, open

open the kimono

To be transparently open about one's plans, dealings, or intentions. I assure you that our company has opened the kimono about every aspect of our tax obligations to the state.
See also: kimono, open

wooden kimono

dated slang A coffin. You're going to end up in a wooden kimono before you're 50 if you don't start improving your diet. Don't worry, boss. We'll put that stool pigeon in a wooden kimono before he ever makes it to court.
See also: kimono, wooden
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

open (up) one's kimono

Sl. to reveal what one is planning. (From the computer industry, referring especially to the involvement of the Japanese in this field.) Sam isn't one to open his kimono much when it comes to new products. Even if Tom appears to open up his kimono on this deal, don't put much stock in what he says.
See also: kimono, open
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

open (up) one’s kimono

in. to reveal what one is planning. (From the computer industry, referring especially to the involvement of the Japanese in this field.) Even if Tom appears to open up his kimono on this deal, don’t put much stock in what he says.
See also: kimono, open, up

open one’s kimono

verb
See open up one’s kimono
See also: kimono, open
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • open the kimono
  • open up one’s kimono
  • open (up) (one's) kimono
  • open kimono
  • open one’s kimono
  • reveal (one's) hand
  • show hand
  • show one's hand
  • show your hand
  • show/reveal your hand
References in periodicals archive
* Place the kimono front right side up on a flat work surface.
Rising Moon Kimono
Along with the Kimono name, Kardashian also changed out her models to include women of different shapes, sizes, skin colours and ages.
Kim Kardashian has a new model: The woman she helped free from prison
"I made the decision to name my company Kimono, not to disassociate the word from its Japanese roots but as a nod to the beauty and detail that goes into a garment," she had said at that time.
Kim Kardashian announces new name of shape-wear line after controversy
Kardashian said that she had announced the Kimono products in June "with the best intentions in mind" and that she appreciated the feedback she had received.
Japan sending patent officials to U.S. over Kim Kardashian "Kimono" flap
The Traveling Kimono Program Box and Art Exhibit was mailed from California to Alaska.
The Traveling Paper Kimono Project: The Little Library Program That Turned Big
However, just like blazers and cardigans, the kimono can be dressed up or down.
FUN AND FLEXIBLE; The kimono is one of the fashion top trends this summer. Philippa Gerrard shows you three ways to style it
Oseloke Augustine Onwubuya, popularly known as Ras Kimono, was born in Ekeleke Elumelu, Delta State, Nigeria.
Funeral: Lagos, Delta states to sponsor late legendary Raggea star, Ras Kimono's burial today
Once a standard of the Japanese wardrobe, the kimono is now often a garment reserved for special occasions, such as weddings and coming-of-age ceremonies, and is mostly worn by women.
Kimono Revival
Kimono means garment and is basically a full-length, thin robe.
Love Island fashion: What is a kimono and where can I buy one? The kimono has become one of top fashion trends of the summer thanks to the reality television show; The kimono has become one of top fashion trends of the summer thanks to the reality television show
The event included displays of Japanese calligraphy 'Shodo' and the traditional attire 'Kimono and Obi (belt)' under the theme of 'One Spring Day'.
Japanese calligraphy and kimono enchant guests at SOHOM event
According to the sister publication of the Daily Nation in Uganda Daily Monitor, the players will be fans on Saturday with Asuman Mugerwa and Justin Kimono replacing them.
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At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce contemporary kimono patterns.
Kimonos get a new lease of life
"There are many hurdles to buying a kimono," said Takatoshi , vice-chairman of the Japan kimono promotion association, and a kimono manufacturer.
Kimonos get a new lease of life
Kahori Ochi, left, owner of a kimono rental shop, fits a kimono on Dutch tourist Ruby Francisco at her shop in Tokyo.
Japanese kimono makers seek to revive declining industry
Blouse, PS29, and culottes, PS65, Topshop; necklace, PS3, Primark; mules, PS25, M&S Collection Embroidered kimono jacket, PS58, River Island; white shirt, PS39.50, Autograph M&S; culottes, PS42, Next; earrings, PS12, Mood by Jon Richard; heels, PS45, Next Channel the trend after dark by mixing embroidered pieces with metallics.
EASTERN PROMISE; Orient-inspired silhouettes and silky kimonos are not only feminine additions for spring, they're fab figure-fixers too