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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

Engineers have devised a new way for astronauts to dry-clean their dirty laundry.

— Rahul Rao, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
No, it’s being dragged by two large straps and rolling along on a quintet of wheels, stuffed with dirty laundry or maybe this week’s groceries.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026

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