Idiom Breakdown

skeleton in the cupboard

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Definition

A shameful secret.

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In Context

"‘I expect all families have some skeletons in the cupboards,’ Robina said with a smile of understanding. ‘I know I have some relatives who embarrass me, but you have done nothing to be ashamed of that I can see.[…]’"

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Also Said As

skeleton in the closet
skeleton in the house