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air one's dirty linen in public

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please do not air your dirty linen in public.

CONTEXTUAL

They argued loudly in the store, choosing to air their dirty linen in public.

COMPLEX

The family preferred to resolve their internal conflicts privately rather than air their dirty linen in public for the neighbors to witness.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    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”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air out

    To expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.

  8. 08

    air rage

    Aggressive, disruptive behaviour on an aircraft.

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