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Idiom UNDER A CLOUD
Definition less than entirely trustworthy; suspected of some wrongdoing
Examples
  1. The bank manager discovered that there was money missing from Mr. Jenkins’ money drawer, and the manager suspected that Mr. Jenkins took it himself. Mr. Jenkins has been under a cloud ever since.
  2. This administration has been marked by widespread corruption. Even if they manage to clean it up, the politicians will always be under a cloud of suspicion.
Extra Info

The lack of trust implied in the expression may or may not be justified.

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