dirty laundry
Pronunciation:
noun
Definitions
Unflattering or embarrassing facts, or questionable activities that one wants to remain secret, but which some other may use to blackmail with.
Example: If you don't tell me why you did it, I'll air all your dirty laundry to your boss.
Laundry that is unclean or soiled
Example: If you bring your dirty laundry round on Saturday, I'll wash it for you.
(by metonymy) A clothes hamper or other container in which soiled laundry is placed.
Example: Place your dirty clothes in the dirty laundry.