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come out in the wash, it will
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A problem will be solved or difficulties will disappear. For example, Don't worry about the fight you got into—it'll all come out in the wash . Cervantes had this metaphoric use of laundry for cleaning up a mess or difficulty in Don Quixote ( Todo saldrá en la colada ) and it has been repeated ever since. [Early 1600s]Advertisement
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