wash your dirty linen in public

Related to word: wash

Idiom

Definition

  1. To discuss private or embarrassing matters in public, often involving arguments or disagreements that should be kept confidential.

    • They aired their dirty linen in public by arguing openly during the meeting.

    • The couple washed their dirty linen in public by publicly complaining about each other on social media.

    • I don't understand why she always talks about her arguments with her husband at the office; she really shouldn't wash her dirty linen in public.