Meaning of 'Skeleton in the closet'
What does the saying 'Skeleton in the closet' mean?
Idiom: Skeleton in the closet
Meaning:
If someone has a skeleton in the closet, they have a dark, shameful secret in their past that they want to remain secret.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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