laundry list
idiomA long and often tedious list of items.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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bucket list
A list of tasks arising during a meeting that are put aside to be dealt with later.
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clout list
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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dirty laundry
Unflattering or embarrassing facts, or questionable activities that one wants to remain secret, but which someone else may use as blackmail.
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honey do list
A collection of requests, usually a list of household tasks assigned by a partner.
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sick list
A list of people who are ill.
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wash one's dirty laundry in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.