personal matters that could be embarrassing if made public
双语例句
Do not wash dirty linen in public. 家丑不可外扬。
The telegraph was a timely spur to Soames's intense and rooted distaste for the washing of dirty linen in public. 索米斯对家丑外扬一向抱着根深蒂固的强烈的憎恨，这封电报刚好加强了他这种感情。
