Collocations for "exposed"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "exposed" in context.
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expose
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- expose your [skin, face, eyes] to the sun
- expose to [high, low, freezing] temperatures
- the [politician, student, teacher] was exposed to [ridicule, criticism]
- exposed to [the elements, bad language]
- expose [film, a photograph]
- [do not, be careful not to, ensure you don't] expose (it) to [direct sunlight]
- [do not] expose (it) to [direct sunlight, high temperatures]
- [should, must] not be exposed to (direct) sunlight
- expose enemy [lines, positions, forces]
- the enemy [lines] were exposed
- exposed his true [identity, personality, nature]
- expose yourself to [scrutiny, investigation, questioning]
- [at risk, in danger] of exposing
- as exposed in [article, chapter, clause]
- feared being exposed (by)
- was exposed as a [fraud, liar, hoax, con trick]
'exposed' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):