Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-out-in-the-wash
idiom
/kʌm aʊt ɪn ðə wɒʃ/
Definition
To reveal the truth or to become clear, often after a period of testing or scrutiny.
Examples
- After all the doubts and rumors, the truth will come out in the wash.
- You can’t hide the facts forever; they’ll come out in the wash.
- She tried to keep her mistakes secret, but they eventually came out in the wash.
Meaning
This phrase is typically used to indicate that something hidden or unclear will eventually be exposed or understood, especially after a situation has been resolved.
Synonyms
- be revealed
- come to light
- become clear
