open the kimono
English
Verb
- (idiomatic, often business) To reveal confidential information, especially details of one's business operations.
- 1999, Time (volume 154, issues 10-17, page 72)
- For the first 10 minutes, Lui refuses to "open the kimono" and reveal details about the company.
- 2014, Susie Wyshak, Good Food, Great Business
- Before agreeing to “open the kimono” and show them everything, first ask exactly what they will want to see—all sales records, from all customers?
- 1999, Time (volume 154, issues 10-17, page 72)
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