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skele·ton in the clos·et

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  1. skeleton in the closetnoun

    Synonyms:
    skeleton in the cupboard

  2. skeleton in the closetnoun

    A shameful secret.

    Synonyms:
    skeleton in the cupboard

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  1. skeleton, skeleton in the closet, skeleton in the cupboardnoun

    a scandal that is kept secret

    "there must be a skeleton somewhere in that family's closet"

    Synonyms:
    skeletal system, underframe, systema skeletale, skeletal frame, skeleton in the cupboard, frame, skeleton

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