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(one) does not wash (one's) dirty linen in public

proverb One does not discuss very private, personal matters, especially those that may be embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I do not wash my dirty linen in public, and I wish he wouldn't either! Kids, please don't say anything inappropriate in front of your grandmother—she definitely believes that one does not wash one's dirty linen in public.

See also: dirty, does, linen, not, public, wash

air (one's) dirty linen in public

To discuss very private, personal matters, especially that which may be embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I just wish he wouldn't air his dirty linen in public like that. People have an unnatural fixation on the personal lives of celebrities, but I don't see why they should be expected to air their dirty linen in public.

dirty linen

One's personal, intimate, or private matters or secrets, especially that which may be embarrassing if made public. From the expression "don't wash/air your dirty linen in public." Those who consider running for public office must be aware that their dirty linen is likely to be exposed to the public. David is such a gossip, always talking about other people's dirty linen.

don't wash your dirty linen in public

proverb Do not discuss very private, personal matters, especially those that may be embarrassing, in public or with other people. Hey, please don't wash your dirty linen in public—it makes me uncomfortable.

See also: dirty, linen, public, wash

wash (one's) dirty linen in public

To discuss very private, personal matters, especially that which may be sensitive or embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I just wish he wouldn't wash his dirty linen in public like that. People have an unnatural fixation on the personal lives of celebrities, but I don't see why they should be expected to wash their dirty linen in public.

See also: dirty, linen, public, wash

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

air one's dirty linen in public

and wash one's dirty linen in public

Fig. to discuss private or embarrassing matters in public, especially when quarreling. (This linen refers to sheets and tablecloths or other soiled cloth.) They are arguing again. Why must they always air their dirty linen in public? She will talk to anyone about her problems. Why does she wash her dirty linen in public?

Do not wash your dirty linen in public.

Prov. Do not talk about your private family problems in public. Grandson: How are we going to make Dad stop drinking? Grandmother: Hush! Don't wash your dirty linen in public.

See also: dirty, linen, not, public, wash

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

wash one's dirty linen in public

Also air one's dirty linen or laundry . Expose private matters to public view, especially unsavory secrets. These metaphors are reworkings of a French proverb, Il faut laver son linge sale en famille ("One should wash one's dirty linen at home"), which was quoted by Napoleon on his return from Elba (1815). It was first recorded in English in 1867.

See also: dirty, linen, public, wash

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

wash your dirty linen in public

mainly BRITISH or

wash your dirty laundry in public

mainly BRITISH or

air your dirty linen in public

mainly AMERICAN or

air your dirty laundry in public

mainly AMERICAN

COMMON If someone washes their dirty linen in public or washes their dirty laundry in public, they talk publicly about unpleasant matters that should be private. We shouldn't wash our dirty laundry in public and if I was in his position, I'd say nothing at all. She thinks she can score points by airing the family's dirty linen in public. Note: There are many other variations of this expression. For example, you can leave out `in public' or `dirty'. In Spain, it seems, airing dirty linen is considered more serious than any offence itself. My brother has washed that linen in public and embarrassed me. Note: You can also just talk about dirty linen or dirty laundry to mean unpleasant facts that should remain private. We know much more than we ever did before about the doings of Congressmen. So, we're seeing more dirty laundry. It is certainly a huge disadvantage of being famous that everyone wants to see your dirty linen.

See also: dirty, linen, public, wash

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

wash your dirty linen in public

discuss or argue about your personal affairs in public.

This expression dates from the early 19th century in English; a similar French expression about linge sale is attributed to Napoleon.

See also: dirty, linen, public, wash

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

wash your dirty linen in ˈpublic

(British English, disapproving) talk or write about unpleasant or embarrassing private difficulties in public: Nobody must mention these problems at the meeting. I don’t want our dirty linen washed in public.

In this idiom, linen refers to clothes, especially underwear.

See also: dirty, linen, public, wash

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

dirty linen

and dirty laundry

n. scandal; unpleasant private matters. I wish you wouldn’t put our dirty linen out for everyone to see. She seems always to drag out her dirty linen whenever possible.

wash one's dirty linen in public, to

To expose one’s private affairs in public, particularly any unsavory family secrets. This metaphor is a French proverb that became famous when Napoleon used it in a speech before the French Assembly upon his return from exile in Elba in 1815. It was picked up by numerous English writers, among them Trollope, who wrote (The Last Chronicle of Barset, 1867), “There is nothing, I think, so bad as washing one’s dirty linen in public.”

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释义	linen (one) does not wash (one's) dirty linen in public proverb One does not discuss very private, personal matters, especially those that may be embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I do not wash my dirty linen in public, and I wish he wouldn't either! Kids, please don't say anything inappropriate in front of your grandmother—she definitely believes that one does not wash one's dirty linen in public. See also: dirty, does, linen, not, public, wash air (one's) dirty linen in public To discuss very private, personal matters, especially that which may be embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I just wish he wouldn't air his dirty linen in public like that. People have an unnatural fixation on the personal lives of celebrities, but I don't see why they should be expected to air their dirty linen in public. See also: air, dirty, linen, public dirty linen One's personal, intimate, or private matters or secrets, especially that which may be embarrassing if made public. From the expression "don't wash/air your dirty linen in public." Those who consider running for public office must be aware that their dirty linen is likely to be exposed to the public. David is such a gossip, always talking about other people's dirty linen. See also: dirty, linen don't wash your dirty linen in public proverb Do not discuss very private, personal matters, especially those that may be embarrassing, in public or with other people. Hey, please don't wash your dirty linen in public—it makes me uncomfortable. See also: dirty, linen, public, wash wash (one's) dirty linen in public To discuss very private, personal matters, especially that which may be sensitive or embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I just wish he wouldn't wash his dirty linen in public like that. People have an unnatural fixation on the personal lives of celebrities, but I don't see why they should be expected to wash their dirty linen in public. See also: dirty, linen, public, wash Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. air one's dirty linen in public and wash one's dirty linen in public Fig. to discuss private or embarrassing matters in public, especially when quarreling. (This linen refers to sheets and tablecloths or other soiled cloth.) They are arguing again. Why must they always air their dirty linen in public? She will talk to anyone about her problems. Why does she wash her dirty linen in public? See also: air, dirty, linen, public Do not wash your dirty linen in public. Prov. Do not talk about your private family problems in public. Grandson: How are we going to make Dad stop drinking? Grandmother: Hush! Don't wash your dirty linen in public. See also: dirty, linen, not, public, wash McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. wash one's dirty linen in public Also air one's dirty linen or laundry . Expose private matters to public view, especially unsavory secrets. These metaphors are reworkings of a French proverb, Il faut laver son linge sale en famille ("One should wash one's dirty linen at home"), which was quoted by Napoleon on his return from Elba (1815). It was first recorded in English in 1867. See also: dirty, linen, public, wash The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. wash your dirty linen in public mainly BRITISH or wash your dirty laundry in public mainly BRITISH or air your dirty linen in public mainly AMERICAN or air your dirty laundry in public mainly AMERICAN COMMON If someone washes their dirty linen in public or washes their dirty laundry in public, they talk publicly about unpleasant matters that should be private. We shouldn't wash our dirty laundry in public and if I was in his position, I'd say nothing at all. She thinks she can score points by airing the family's dirty linen in public. Note: There are many other variations of this expression. For example, you can leave out `in public' or `dirty'. In Spain, it seems, airing dirty linen is considered more serious than any offence itself. My brother has washed that linen in public and embarrassed me. Note: You can also just talk about dirty linen or dirty laundry to mean unpleasant facts that should remain private. We know much more than we ever did before about the doings of Congressmen. So, we're seeing more dirty laundry. It is certainly a huge disadvantage of being famous that everyone wants to see your dirty linen. See also: dirty, linen, public, wash Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. wash your dirty linen in public discuss or argue about your personal affairs in public. This expression dates from the early 19th century in English; a similar French expression about linge sale is attributed to Napoleon. See also: dirty, linen, public, wash Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary wash your dirty linen in ˈpublic (British English, disapproving) talk or write about unpleasant or embarrassing private difficulties in public: Nobody must mention these problems at the meeting. I don’t want our dirty linen washed in public. In this idiom, linen refers to clothes, especially underwear. See also: dirty, linen, public, wash Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary dirty linen and dirty laundry n. scandal; unpleasant private matters. I wish you wouldn’t put our dirty linen out for everyone to see. She seems always to drag out her dirty linen whenever possible. See also: dirty, linen McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions wash one's dirty linen in public, to To expose one’s private affairs in public, particularly any unsavory family secrets. This metaphor is a French proverb that became famous when Napoleon used it in a speech before the French Assembly upon his return from exile in Elba in 1815. It was picked up by numerous English writers, among them Trollope, who wrote (The Last Chronicle of Barset, 1867), “There is nothing, I think, so bad as washing one’s dirty linen in public.” See also: dirty, linen, wash The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: teach a man to fish it takes a village village a woman's work is never done bad habits die hard best-laid plans go astray, the the best-laid plans the best-laid plans go astray the best-laid plans of mice and men appearance References in periodicals archive From microscopic examination of small samples of the shroud, they recently concluded that some of these same varnishes coat the linen fibers. 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Stay cool and comfortable this summer with Giordano's linen collection Somersworth-based General Linen Service has acquired Lakes Region Linen of Laconia, a deal that creates the largest independently owned linen and uniform service in New England for the health-care and hospitality industries, said company officials in a statement. Somersworth-based General Linen Service has acquired Lakes Region Linen of Laconia, a deal that creates the largest independently owned linen and uniform service in New England for the health-care and hospitality industries, said company officials in a statement Wanting to take time to reflect, the European Commission has proposed to the EU's Council of Ministers to maintain the aid scheme in force in the linen and hemp sector for 2008-09, even though this was supposed to end in June this year. 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