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wash one's dirty laundry in public

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please do not wash your dirty laundry in public.

CONTEXTUAL

They argued loudly in the restaurant, choosing to wash their dirty laundry in public for everyone to hear.

COMPLEX

The politician warned his staff that internal disagreements should remain private, as washing one's dirty laundry in public would only damage their reputation.

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 one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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