| 单词 | dirty linen |
| 释义 | dirty linen (once / 29256 pages) n WORD FAMILY dirty linen USAGE EXAMPLESThey claim you should “never wash your dirty linen in public,” and that it would be better just to say positive things about Brazil. New York Times(Aug 20, 2016) “All these players will want a smooth handover, with no dirty linen aired in public,” she said. Washington Post(Aug 30, 2016) With a gleeful chuckle, Hold-Your-Nose Billy dropped the ransom note and the golden crown into a dirty linen sack. Sid Fleischman, The Whipping Boy(1986) n personal matters that could be embarrassing if made public Syn|Hyper dirty laundry affairs, personal business, personal matters matters of personal concern |
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