ProverbCommunication
French origin
French originDon't wash your dirty linen in public
Meaning: Keep private problems and quarrels private.
Example: “Stop arguing in front of the guests; don't wash your dirty linen in public.”
Origin: Borrowed from the French "il faut laver son linge sale en famille," which Napoleon is reported to have used in 1815. English usage is found from the 19th century.
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