IdiomDaily Life
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Englishit'll all come out in the wash
Meaning: Things will work out in the end.
Example: “Don't panic about the mix-up; it'll all come out in the wash.”
Origin: Like a stain that disappears once the clothes are washed. The phrase is common from the late 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Icelandic: Þetta reddast Literally: It will sort itself out
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