public intellectual
idiomA well-known, intelligent, learned person whose written works and other social and cultural contributions are recognized not only by academic audiences and readers, but also by many members of society in general.
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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 one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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court of public opinion
The news media and the public at large, seen as being able to deliver a judgement on someone in the manner of a judge.
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go public
To make something public; to announce publicly or to the press.
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John Q. Public
A generic individual; some hypothetical average or ordinary citizen.
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public purse
A quantity of money collected by a government through taxation and other methods, and used for public purposes; public funds, public money.
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Rub-a-dub-dub
[Cockney slang]public house
via pub
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wash one's dirty laundry in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.