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Come out in the wash 真相大白

Come out in the wash 真相大白

People wash clothes at an open-air launderette, known as Dhobi Ghat, in Mumbai

今日小常识

Dhobi Ghat is a well-known open-air launderette in Mumbai, India. The washers, locally known as Dhobis, work in the open to wash the clothes from Mumbai's hotels and hospitals.

Dhobi Ghat 是印度孟买有名的露天洗衣场。当地人把洗衣服的人叫做 dhobi, 即河边的男洗衣工,他们露天作业洗涤来自当地酒店和医院的衣物。

今日短语

当你用短语 to come out in the wash 来谈论一个问题的时候它的意思是“最终一切都会好的”。

例句

A: I'm really worried about the problem with my neighbour.

B: Don't worry. It will all come out in the wash. Just relax.

A: I'm so stressed! I'm really worried about my exam... and I'm moving house this weekend! Too much to do.

B: It's OK, it will all come out in the wash. Just focus on one thing at a time.

请注意

短语 it will all come out in the wash 的另一个意思是事情最终会水落石出、真像大白的。

A: No one knows why Martin left his job so suddenly. What happened?

B: I don't know either. But I'm sure it will all come out in the wash!