Please do not air your dirty linen in public.
air one's dirty linen in public
idiomSynonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
They argued loudly in the store, choosing to air their dirty linen in public.
The family preferred to resolve their internal conflicts privately rather than air their dirty linen in public for the neighbors to witness.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air out
To expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.
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air rage
Aggressive, disruptive behaviour on an aircraft.