skeleton in the closet

Other forms: skeletons in the closet

Definitions of skeleton in the closet
  1. noun
    a scandal that is kept secret
    synonyms: skeleton, skeleton in the cupboard
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    type of:
    outrage, scandal
    a disgraceful event
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