dirty linen
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dirty linen
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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"It is still very much a work in progress. An awful lot has been said between the two. So much dirty linen has been put out in the public, so to speak."
From Fox News
I pick up the dirty laundry because the truck comes at 5 and we want to give him as much dirty linen as possible.
From New York Times
Hauling the dirty linen can be tough sometimes for Layher, who stands not quite 5 feet, 2 inches.
From Washington Times
A team of Hatzola volunteers in full PPE clean ambulances, dispose of dirty linen and restock anything that has been used that day.
From The Guardian
A few greedy men being led out of a hotel under their own dirty linen now feels something of a period piece.
From The Guardian
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