skeleton in the closet

== English == === Alternative forms === skeleton in one's closet === Pronunciation === === Noun === skeleton in the closet (plural skeletons in the closet or skeletons in the closets) (US, idiomatic) A shameful secret. Synonyms: skeleton in the cupboard (UK), skeleton in the house (UK, dated) ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === skeleton in the closet on Wikipedia.Wikipedia