it will come out in the wash

it will come out in the wash
informal
1) used for saying that people will always find out the truth about something

Who knows what really happened? I guess it will come out in the wash.

2) used for saying that you are sure you will find a solution to the problem that you have

Don't worry, it will all come out in the wash.


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