skeleton in (the/one's) cupboard



skeleton in (the/one's) cupboard

An embarrassing or shameful secret. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. If you've got a skeleton in the cupboard, it will probably be exposed during this campaign. He didn't believe me when I said that I didn't have any skeletons in my cupboard.
See also: cupboard, skeleton

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MerylMERL, MER-əlEnglish
U-Jinoo-jeenKorean
Mohandas-Indian, Hindi
Euthalia-Ancient Greek
Kathie['kæθi]
Sierrasee-ER-əEnglish (Modern)