a skeleton in the closet, a skeleton in the cupboard, etc.: A secret source of shame or pain to a family or person.
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > disgrace or dishonour > [noun] > cause of disgrace > secret (2) a skeleton in the closet1845 a skeleton in the closet, a skeleton in the cupboard, etc.: A secret source of shame or pain to a family or person. family skeleton1850 a discreditable or shameful fact that a family wishes to keep secret; also in extended use; cf. skeleton, n. 1b. |
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