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
Bonny['bɔni]
Babylas-Late Greek, French (Rare)
NicholasNIK-ə-ləs (English), nee-ko-LAH (French)English, French
Epona-Celtic Mythology
QuintusKWIN-tuws (Ancient Roman), KWIN-təs (English)Ancient Roman
Budur-Arabic