come out of the broom closet
📖 generalMeaning
To reveal one's identity as a witch or a practitioner of magic, often used humorously or specifically within certain subcultures, mirroring the more common 'come out of the closet' for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Literal Meaning
To exit a small storage space where brooms are kept.
Example
“After years of practicing her craft in secret, she finally decided to come out of the broom closet to her closest friends.”