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Examples:I, me (humble term used by men in public speech)—(slang) have sex outdoors or in a public place—show your face in public (derog.)—pervert (esp. one who gropes women in public)—Don't spread abroad the shame of the family, don't believe rumors lightly (common expression); Don't wash your dirty linen in public, don't listen others' gossip.—behead sb and display the head in public—lit. family shames must not be spread abroad (idiom); fig. don't wash your dirty linen in public—fig. don't wash your dirty linen in public—distributing money, supporting virtue (idiom); fig. give generously in a public cause—express gratitude (esp. in public)—familiarity in the public consciousness—outrageous and unconventional (idiom); flying in the face of (authority, convention, public opinion etc)—public trial (in a court of law)—public key (in encryption)—(of a couple who are in the public eye) a lovely young couple—official in charge of public records—public apartment flats (in Singapore and Malaysia)—voices unanimous in praise (idiom); with an extensive public reputation—public security bureau (government office similar in function a police station)— |