dirty linen

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dirty laundry
Noun
  • This clever method provides a sleek solution to hide your dirty laundry while keeping everything organized in one place.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of tossing dirty laundry in a corner of a bedroom, store it neatly in a wicker hamper that’s perfectly designed to fit in any 90-degree angle.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Dirty linen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirty%20linen. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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