dirty linen

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dirty laundry
Noun
  • However, much of the dialogue is humorous, punchy and sharp, breaking up some of the heavier and shocking scenes and allowing the audience to lean in as all of the Jaspers’ dirty laundry is laid bare.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
  • If some of your laundry is still damp, such as the beach towels and your favorite beach coverup, hang your dirty laundry to dry first.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
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“Dirty linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirty%20linen. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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