Then Madam I suggest you have her dry cleaned.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He suggests cleaning a stain or object metaphorically or literally.
- In plain terms
- You should get that dirty thing cleaned up.
- What can you take from it?
- Address messes quickly to maintain appearance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle small disasters?
- When is a joke the best fix?
Another view
Some stains can't be cleaned.
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