HyperDic: skeleton_in_the_closet

English > 1 sense of the expression skeleton in the closet:
NOUNeventskeleton in the closet, skeleton, skeleton in the cupboarda scandal that is kept secret
English > skeleton in the closet: 1 sense > noun 1, event
MeaningA scandal that is kept secret.
Synonymsskeleton, skeleton in the cupboard
Broaderscandal, outrageA disgraceful event

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