Question

Choose the best alternative for the idiom: ‘Wash dirty linen in public’

• A. To criticise
• B. To talk dirty things in public
• C. To wash clothes
• D. Make personal quarrels public

Hint:

Avoid “washing dirty linen in public” — it means exposing private matters or disputes to others.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The idiom "Wash dirty linen in public" means to publicly discuss personal or private matters that are usually kept confidential — especially arguments or family problems. Let’s examine the choices:
(A) To criticise – Not specific to personal matters.

(B) To talk dirty things in public – Misleading and incorrect.

(C) To wash clothes – Literal, not idiomatic.

(D) Make personal quarrels public – Correct idiomatic meaning.