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dirty linen

noun

as in dirty laundry

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Recent Examples of dirty linen She was promptly alienated by both the receptionist and the doctor and placed in what appeared to be a dirty linen closet instead of an examination room. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

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dirty laundry

Noun

As some astute readers have pointed out, Gen has piled up a lot of dirty laundry this season.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Each set comes with five bags in multiple sizes and a handy pouch for storing shoes and dirty laundry.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

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