Please do not wash your dirty laundry in public.
wash one's dirty laundry in public
idiomSynonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
They argued loudly in the restaurant, choosing to wash their dirty laundry in public for everyone to hear.
The politician warned his staff that internal disagreements should remain private, as washing one's dirty laundry in public would only damage their reputation.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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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”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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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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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.