Idiom: Air your dirty laundry in public
Meaning:
If you air your dirty laundry in public, you reveal aspects of your private life that should really remain private, by telling a secret, arguing in public, etc.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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