HyperDic: skeleton_in_the_cupboard

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

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