idiom
Business
Open Kimono
OH-pen kih-MOH-noh
/ˈoʊpən kɪˈmoʊnoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Openkimono
Dictionary meaning
To be fully transparent and open about a business's inner workings.
Examples
- In the due diligence phase, the company went open kimono on all financials.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'o' and 'mo'. Controversial corporate phrase; some find it culturally insensitive.
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