open kimono

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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Laurentine	-	French
Jetta	YET-tah	Dutch
Diodotos	-	Ancient Greek
Kia	KEE-ah	Swedish
Yaron	-	Hebrew
IngegÄRd	ING-e-yerd	Swedish