come out in the wash, it will
it'll all come out in the wash
1. No permanent or lasting effects will occur as a result; things will normalize over time. I wouldn't worry too much about processing the invoice incorrectly; I'm sure it'll all come out in the wash. A: "Do you think Mark hates me after what I said at the party?" B: "Nah, it'll all come out in the wash." Don't worry about paying me back for dinner. It'll all come out in the wash eventually.
2. A lie or other secret will be uncovered eventually. Whatever the mayor is trying to cover up, it'll all come out in the wash.
See also: all, come, out, wash
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
come out in the wash, it will
A problem will be solved or difficulties will disappear. For example, Don't worry about the fight you got into-it'll all come out in the wash. Cervantes had this metaphoric use of laundry for cleaning up a mess or difficulty in Don Quixote ( Todo saldrá en la colada) and it has been repeated ever since. [Early 1600s]
See also: come, out, will
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- it all comes out in the wash
- it will all come out in the wash
- it'll all come out in the wash
- bill (one) for (something)
- bill for
- Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
- thereof
- salt the books
- come and go
- under normal circumstances