English / idiom
Dish the Dirt
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To spread malicious gossip or reveal scandalous confidential information about someone.
In context
01
Envious of Karen's high-profile promotion, a few bitter colleagues huddled in the breakroom to dish the dirt on her personal life.
02
Self-respecting professionals focus on sharpening their skills rather than gathering after work to dish the dirt.
Synonyms
spill the beans,spread rumors,gossip
Antonyms
keep secrets,protect privacy,maintain discretion
Collocations
dish the dirt on someone,ready to dish the dirt,meet to dish the dirt