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Skeleton Closet People Dark Hidden Secret Past Politician

Idiom a skeleton in the closet
Definition a dark and hidden secret from the past
Examples - If you want to become a politician these days, it's best not to have any skeletons in your closet.
- Most people have a skeleton or two in the closet.
Note A closet is a cupboard. Some people say a skeleton in the cupboard.

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