How to Pronounce "come out in the wash"
expression
KUHM-OWT-in-thuh-WAHSH
KUHM-OWT-in-thuh-WOSH
Definition
This informal expression means that problems, secrets, or worries will usually be solved or forgotten over time, so there is no need to worry too much now.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɑʃ
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɒʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-OWT-in-thuh-WAHSH
UK
KUHM-OWT-in-thuh-WOSH
Listen in Context
Don't worry, your mistake will come out in the wash.
Small secrets usually come out in the wash over time.
I hope this stain will come out in the wash.
She's worried, but I told her everything will come out in the wash eventually.