How to Pronounce "your dirty laundry"
expression
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɝti/ /ˈɫɔndɹi
YOR DER-tee LAWN-dree
jˈɔː/ /dˈɜːti/ /lˈɔːndɹi
YAW DER-tee LAWN-dree
Definition
Problems, secrets, or embarrassing facts about your personal life that you don't want others to know, usually used when talking about telling these things in public.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɝti/ /ˈɫɔndɹi
British English
jˈɔː/ /dˈɜːti/ /lˈɔːndɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR DER-tee LAWN-dree
UK
YAW DER-tee LAWN-dree
Listen in Context
He doesn't like talking about your dirty laundry with others.
Some things in your dirty laundry should stay private.
She was afraid someone would reveal your dirty laundry at the meeting.
Don't air your dirty laundry on social media—keep family matters private.