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dish the dirt

idiom
Meaning

To tell salacious gossip.


Examples
SIMPLE

Come over later so we can dish the dirt.

CONTEXTUAL

After the party ended, we sat in the kitchen to dish the dirt about everyone who attended.

COMPLEX

The colleagues gathered in the breakroom, eager to dish the dirt regarding the sudden resignation of the department manager.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    dig up dirt

    To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.

  2. 02

    dirt file

    A compilation of negative gossip or facts about someone.

  3. 03

    eat dirt

    To eat humble pie.

  4. 04

    hit pay dirt

    To strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.

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