dish the dirt . dish the dirt {v. phr.}, {slang} To gossip, to spread rumors about others. Stop dishing the dirt. Sally, it's really quite unbecoming! Categories: add yours {slang} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: D Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss