Skeleton in the cupboard

Skeleton in the cupboard

Skeleton in the cupboard, or closet, is a colloquial phrase used to describe an undisclosed fact about someone which, if revealed, would have a negative impact on perceptions of the person.

"Cupboard" is usually used in British English and "closet" in American English (see also American and British English differences).

It may also refer to:

Films

* "Skeleton in the Closet" (also known as "Secret Acts within Four Walls"), 1965 film by Koji Wakamatsu
* "Skeletons in the Closet," 2001 film by Wayne Powers
* "Skeletons in the Closet," award-winning 2007 Korean film

Television episodes

* The Skeleton in the Cupboard (Yes Minister), 1982 television episode
* "Skeleton in the Closet", episode of "Family" (TV series)
* "The Big Face Off / Skeletons in the Closet", episode of Beetlejuice
* "Skeletons in the Closet", 1988 episode of ""
* "Lil' Miss /Skeletons In The Closet", episode 75 of "Cold Case Files"
* "Skeletons in the Closet", episode of "Legend" (TV series)
* "Skeletons in the Closet", episode of
* "The skeleton in the cupboard", 1992 episode of 2point4 children
* "Skeleton in the Cupboard", 1972 episode of "The Adventurer"
* "Skeleton in the Cupboard", 1978 double episode of "The Ghosts of Motley Hall"
* "Skeletons In The Water Closet", 2001 episode of "The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy"
* "Jerangkung Dalam Almari (Skeletons in the Closet)", 2006 episode of "Gol & Gincu"

Music

* "Skeleton In The Cupboard," 1953 composition by Leslie Statham
* "", 1974 compilation album
*"R&B Skeletons in the Closet," 1986 album by George Clinton (funk musician)
* "Skeletons in the Closet," 1996 album by The Sharp
* "Skeletons in the Closet" (Oingo Boingo album), 1989 compilation
* "Skeletons in the Closet" (Gamma Ray album), 2003 live album
*"Skeletons in the Closet", song by Nat Gonella & His Georgians
* "Skeletons in the Closet", song on 1981 album "Special Forces" by Alice Cooper
*"A Skeleton in the Closet", song on 1987 album "Among the Living" by Anthrax
*"Skeletons in the Closet", song on 1987 album "None Shall Defy" by Infernäl Mäjesty
*""Skeleton in Closet", song on 1997 compilation album "Greatest Comedy Hits" by Eddie Murphy
*"Skeleton in the Closet", song on 2001 album "Cemetery Pinch" by the Cornbugs

Books

*"The Skeleton in the Cupboard," 1860 novel by Harriet Anne Scott
*"The Skeleton in the Closet", 1860s short story by Edward Everett Hale
*"A Skeleton in the Closet: A Novel," 1893 novel by E. D. E. N. Southworth
*"Cakes and Ale: or, the Skeleton in the Cupboard," 1930 novel by W. Somerset Maugham
*"Skeletons in the Closet," 1982 novel by Elizabeth Linington
*"The Skeleton in the Cupboard," 1988 novel by Anna Haycraft
*"A Skeleton in God’s Closet," 1993 novel by Paul Maier
*"The Skeleton in the Closet," 2003 children's book by Curtis Jobling


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  • skeleton in the cupboard — ► skeleton in the cupboard a discreditable fact that someone wishes to keep secret. Main Entry: ↑skeleton …   English terms dictionary

  • skeleton in the cupboard — noun a scandal that is kept secret there must be a skeleton somewhere in that family s closet • Syn: ↑skeleton, ↑skeleton in the closet • Hypernyms: ↑scandal, ↑outrage * * * skeleton in the cupboard/ …   Useful english dictionary

  • skeleton in the cupboard (N. Amer. skeleton in the closet) — a discreditable or embarrassing fact that someone wishes to keep secret. → skeleton …   English new terms dictionary

  • The Skeleton in the Cupboard (Yes Minister) — Infobox UK Television Episode Title = The Skeleton in the Cupboard Series name = Yes Minister Caption = Episode title card Series no = 3 Episode = 3 Airdate = 25 November 1982 Writer = Antony Jay Jonathan Lynn Producer = Peter Whitmore Director …   Wikipedia

  • skeleton in the cupboard — noun A shameful secret. Syn: skeleton in the closet …   Wiktionary

  • (a) skeleton in the cupboard — a skeleton in the ˈcupboard idiom (BrE) (also a skeleton in the ˈcloset NAmE, BrE) ( …   Useful english dictionary

  • a skeleton in the cupboard — or (US) ● skeleton …   Useful english dictionary

  • skeleton in the cupboard — something that one prefers to hide …   English contemporary dictionary

  • (a) skeleton in the cupboard — a skeleton in the/(your) cupboard British & Australian, American an embarrassing secret. If you want to be a successful politician, you can t afford to have too many skeletons in your cupboard …   New idioms dictionary

  • skeleton in the closet — noun a scandal that is kept secret there must be a skeleton somewhere in that family s closet • Syn: ↑skeleton, ↑skeleton in the cupboard • Hypernyms: ↑scandal, ↑outrage * * * skeleton in the cupboard …   Useful english dictionary

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