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It'll all come out in the wash
It'll all come out in the wash.
Fig. It does not matter.; No lasting damage has been done. Tom: I feel so bad about what I said to Bill. I don't think he'll ever forgive me. Mary: Oh, don't worry. It'll all come out in the wash. Jane: I'll never forgive myself for losing Mary's book. Charlie: Just tell her you're sorry, and offer to pay for the book. It'll all come out in the wash.
It'll all come out in the wash.
(informal) something that you say in order to tell someone not to worry because mistakes or problems will not have a serious or permanent effect It was the wrong thing to say, but don't get too upset, I'm sure it'll all come out in the wash eventually.