Back then, one washed one's dirty linen in public whenever a feud erupted.

After one had aired one's dirty linen in public, it was hard to regain trust.

One washes one's dirty linen in public when private quarrels can no longer be contained.

The advisor warned that airing one's dirty linen in public could backfire and damage the whole organization's credibility.

A neighbor who gossips often airs one's dirty linen in public, damaging the community's trust.

The old saying warns people not to air one's dirty linen in public, because it only brings shame to everyone involved.

By posting the family letters online, one could be accused of washing one's dirty linen in public and harming the family's reputation.