it'll all come out in the wash
Meaning: Things will work out in the end.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Example: “Don't panic about the mix-up; it'll all come out in the wash.”
Category: Daily Life
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
More idioms — Daily Life
- haste makes waste — Doing things too quickly leads to mistakes.
- where there's a will, there's a way — Determination will find a way to succeed.
- good things come to those who wait — Patience is rewarded.
- the penny drops — Someone finally understands something.
- change one's tune — To change one's opinion or behavior, usually suddenly.
- call someone every name under the sun — To insult someone furiously with every abusive word one can think of.
More English idioms
- no pain, no gain — You must work hard or suffer to achieve something.
- the early bird catches the worm — Those who act first or get up early get the best chances.
- empty vessels make the most noise — The people with the least knowledge often talk the most.
- live beyond one's means — To spend more money than one earns.
- still waters run deep — Quiet people often have deep thoughts or strong feelings.
- you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours — If you help me, I will help you.
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