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come out in the wash, it will it'll all come out in the wash1. No permanent or lasting effects will occur as a result; things will normalize over time. I wouldn't worry too much about processing the invoice incorrectly; I'm sure it'll all come out in the wash. A: "Do you think Mark hates me after what I said at the party?" B: "Nah, it'll all come out in the wash." Don't worry about paying me back for dinner. It'll all come out in the wash eventually.2. A lie or other secret will be uncovered eventually. Whatever the mayor is trying to cover up, it'll all come out in the wash.See also: all, come, out, washcome out in the wash, it willA 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] See also: come, out, will |