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English noun: skeleton in the closet

1. skeleton in the closet (event) a scandal that is kept secret


SamplesThere must be a skeleton somewhere in that family's closet.


Synonymsskeleton, skeleton in the cupboard


Broader (hypernym)outrage, scandal









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