family skeleton
noun
A discreditable or shameful fact that a family wishes to keep secret; also in extended use.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Thackeray (1811–1863), novelist.
| 单词 | family skeleton |
| 释义 | family skeletonnoun A discreditable or shameful fact that a family wishes to keep secret; also in extended use. Origin |
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