Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Idiom: Dirty Laundry

Check definitions of...
dirtylaundry

Meanings

How to pronounce "dirty laundry":

AU

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dirty,‎ laundry.

Example: "If you bring your dirty laundry round on Saturday, I'll wash it for you."

Unflattering or embarrassing facts, or questionable activities that one wants to remain secret, but which someone else may use as blackmail.

Example: "If you don't tell me why you did it, I'll air all your dirty laundry to your boss."

A clothes hamper or other container in which soiled laundry is placed.

Example: "Place your dirty clothes in the dirty laundry."

Example Sentences

1
She doesn't like to air her dirty laundry in public.
2
I can't believe she exposed all our dirty laundry at the meeting.
3
Let's not discuss our dirty laundry in front of the kids.
4
They brought up their dirty laundry during the argument.
5
It's not polite to gossip about other people's dirty laundry.

A-Z Proximities

Similar Idioms

Similar Phrases

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen