What is another word for skeleton-closet?
Pronunciation: [skˈɛlɪtənklˈɒzɪt] (IPA) 
A skeleton-closet refers to a shameful or embarrassing secret that one keeps hidden from others. There are many synonyms that can be used to describe this concept, including dirt, dark secret, hidden shame, secret sin, and buried secrets. Other similar phrases include skeletons in the closet, family secrets, hidden past, and locked up memories. These phrases are often used interchangeably and can be used to illustrate hidden aspects of a person's life. Whatever term is used, it is clear that the idea of a hidden and shameful secret is a universal part of human experience.
