How to Pronounce "dirty laundry"
expression
ˈdɝti/ /ˈɫɔndɹi
DER-tee LAWN-dree
dˈɜːti/ /lˈɔːndɹi
DER-tee LAWN-dree
Definition
This expression literally means clothes that need to be washed. Figuratively, it refers to embarrassing secrets or private problems that people usually don't want to share in public.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɝti/ /ˈɫɔndɹi
British English
dˈɜːti/ /lˈɔːndɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DER-tee LAWN-dree
UK
DER-tee LAWN-dree
Listen in Context
The basket is full of dirty laundry.
I need to wash my dirty laundry today.
She doesn’t like people seeing her dirty laundry.
Let's not air our dirty laundry in front of everyone.