Everyone has a skeleton in the closet.
skeleton in the closet
idiomA shameful secret.
He was worried that his new business partner might have a skeleton in the closet from his past.
The politician feared that the investigative journalist would uncover a long-hidden skeleton in the closet that could destroy his reputation.
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closet case
A person who conceals or denies their sexuality or gender identity.
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come out of the broom closet
To publicly reveal that one is a Wiccan or some other type of neopagan.
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come out of the closet
To disclose to others about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity, where previously this had been kept secret.
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skeleton at the feast
One whose presence brings gloom to a joyous occasion.
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skeleton crew
A crew consisting of the minimum number of personnel needed to maintain and operate the basic functions of something, such as a business, a factory, or a ship.
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skeleton in the cupboard
A shameful secret.