lay bare . lay bare {v. phr.} To expose; reveal; divulge. During his testimony the witness laid bare the whole story of his involvement with the accused. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: L Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry