dirty laundry
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dirty laundry
n. Informal
Personal affairs that could cause embarrassment or distress if made public: Let's not air our dirty laundry in front of our guests. Also called dirty linen.
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Noun | 1. | dirty laundry - personal matters that could be embarrassing if made public affairs, personal business, personal matters - matters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" |
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