lay bare

poner al descubierto, revelar

Mostrar algo que estaba oculto, como un secreto, un problema o un sentimiento.

En inglés sencillo: To show something that was hidden, such as a secret, problem, or feeling.

• The report lays bare serious problems.
• Her letter laid bare her deepest fears.
• The trial has laid bare corruption at the highest levels.

Cómo se usa: lay something bare (The investigation laid their lies bare.)

Sinónimos: reveal, expose, uncover

Antónimos: hide, conceal

Expresiones frecuentes: lay bare secrets, lay bare weaknesses, lay bare the truth

dejar al descubierto, desnudar

Retirar lo que cubre algo para dejar su superficie a la vista.

En inglés sencillo: To remove what covers something, leaving its surface showing.

• The flood laid bare the roots.
• Strong winds laid the fields bare.
• Erosion has laid bare the rock beneath the soil.

Cómo se usa: lay something bare (The wind laid the hillside bare.)

Sinónimos: uncover, strip, expose

Antónimos: cover

Expresiones frecuentes: lay bare roots, lay bare rock, lay bare skin