A metaphor for coming out/coming out of the closet; accepting oneself as LGBT and/or letting the people around you know. From Italian slang.
John: Ever since I got off the island, I've been so much happier.
Ashley: What does that mean?
John: Getting off the Island means coming out and things have been better for me since then.
Ashley: Great! I'm happy for you!
by yastafarian December 19, 2021
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