Skeleton in the cupboard
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Skeleton in the closet (idiom)
or skeleton in the cupboard is a colloquial phrase used to describe a shameful secret.
It may also refer to:
Skeleton in the closet (idiom)
Skeleton in the closet or Skeleton in the cupboard is a colloquial phrase and idiom used to describe an undisclosed fact about someone which, if revealed, would have a negative impact on perceptions of the person. "Cupboard" is used in British English instead of the US English word "closet"...
or skeleton in the cupboard is a colloquial phrase used to describe a shameful secret.
It may also refer to:
Films
- Skeleton in the Closet (1965 film) (also known as Secrets Behind the Wall), a Japanese film by Kōji Wakamatsu
- Skeletons in the Closet (2001 film), a film starring Treat WilliamsTreat WilliamsRichard Treat Williams is a Screen Actors Guild Award–nominated American actor and children's book author who has appeared on film, stage and television...
- Skeletons in the Closet (2007 film), a Korean film nominated for the 2nd Asian Film Awards2nd Asian Film AwardsThe 2nd Asian Film Awards were given in a ceremony on 17 March 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre as part of the Hong Kong International Film Festival....
Television episodes
- "The Skeleton in the Cupboard" (Yes Minister)The Skeleton in the Cupboard (Yes Minister)"The Skeleton in the Cupboard" is the seventeenth episode of the BBC comedy series Yes Minister and was first broadcast 25 November 1982.- Plot :Jim Hacker is chairing a meeting of his senior officials...
- "Skeleton in the Closet" (Roseanne)
- "The Skeleton In The Cupboard" (2point4 children)
- "Skeletons in the Closet", episode 2 of Beetlejuice
- "Lil' Miss /Skeletons In The Closet", episode 73 of Cold Case Files
- "Skeletons in the Closet", final episode of Legend
- "Skeletons in the Closet", episode 153 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
- "Skeletons in the Closet", episode of Spenser: For Hire
- "Skeleton in the Cupboard", episode 11 of The Adventurer
- "Skeleton in the Cupboard", double episode of The Ghosts of Motley Hall
- "Jerangkung Dalam Almari" ("Skeletons in the Closet"), episode 6 of Gol & Gincu
Albums
- Skeletons in the Closet (Children of Bodom album), 2009
- Skeletons in the Closet (Gamma Ray album), 2003
- Skeletons in the Closet (Oingo Boingo album), 1989
- Skeletons in the Closet (Venom album), 1993 album by VenomVenom (band)Venom are an English heavy metal band that formed in 1979 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Venom's first two albums—Welcome to Hell and Black Metal —are considered a major influence on thrash metal and extreme metal in general...
- Skeletons in the Closet, 1996 album by The SharpThe SharpThe Sharp was a 3-piece pop/rock band from Melbourne, Australia.The band formed in 1988 with Allan Catlin on double bass and lead vocals, Charlie Rooke on guitar and lead vocals, and Danny Simcic / Piet Collins on drums....
- Skeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful DeadSkeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful DeadSkeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful Dead was the first compilation album from the Grateful Dead. It was first released on LP in February 1974. The release was a ploy for Warner Bros...
, 1974 album by the Grateful Dead - R&B Skeletons in the ClosetR&B Skeletons in the ClosetR&B Skeletons in the Closet is the fourth solo album by Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton. It was released in May 1986 by Capitol Records and was the last album that Clinton would record for the label...
, 1986 album by George Clinton
Songs
- "Skeleton in the Closet", by the Cornbugs on the 2001 album Cemetery Pinch
- "Skeletons in the Closet", by Alice Cooper on the 1981 album Special ForcesSpecial Forces (Alice Cooper album)Special Forces is the 13th studio album by Alice Cooper, released in 1981, and was produced by Richard Podolor. Singles included "You Want It, You Got It", "Who Do You Think We Are" and "Seven and Seven Is". Flo and Eddie, former members of The Turtles, performers, and radio personalities,...
- "Skeletons in the Closet", by Infernäl Mäjesty on the 1987 album None Shall DefyNone Shall DefyNone Shall Defy is the debut album by Infernäl Mäjesty. It was originally released in 1987 by Roadrunner Records and re-issued in 1998 by Displeased Records with bonus tracks originally appearing on their "Nigresent Dissolution" EP in 1988....
- "Skeletons in the Closet", by Nat Gonella & His GeorgiansNat GonellaNathaniel Charles Gonella was an English jazz trumpeter, bandleader, vocalist and mellophonist born in London, perhaps most notable for his work with the big band he founded, The Georgians....
- "Skeleton In The Cupboard", 1953 composition by Leslie StathamLeslie StathamLeslie Statham was born in Solihull, England on 18 December 1905 and died on 28 April 1974. He was an arranger and composer...
- "A Skeleton in the Closet", by Anthrax on the 1987 album Among the LivingAmong the LivingAmong the Living is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax. The album was released in March 1987 by Megaforce Worldwide/Island and is certified gold by the RIAA. The BBC has described the album as "arguably their big breakthrough", and "often cited by fans as their favourite...
- "Skeleton in Closet", by Eddie Murphy on the 1997 album Greatest Comedy HitsGreatest Comedy HitsGreatest Comedy Hits is the first compilation album by American comedian Eddie Murphy. The album was released on May 27, 1997 for Columbia Records, produced by Murphy himself...
Books
- Skeletons in the Closet, 1982 novel by Elizabeth LiningtonElizabeth LiningtonBarbara "Elizabeth" Linington was a prolific American novelist. She was awarded runner-up scrolls for best first mystery novel from the Mystery Writers of America for her 1960 novel, Case Pending, which introduced her most popular series character, LAPD Homicide Lieutenant Luis Mendoza...
- A Skeleton in the Closet: A Novel, 1893 novel by E. D. E. N. SouthworthE. D. E. N. SouthworthEmma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth was an American writer of more than 60 novels in the latter part of the 19th century. She was probably the most widely read author of that era.-Life and career:...
- "The Skeleton in the Closet", 1860s short story by Edward Everett HaleEdward Everett HaleEdward Everett Hale was an American author, historian and Unitarian clergyman. He was a child prodigy who exhibited extraordinary literary skills and at age thirteen was enrolled at Harvard University where he graduated second in his class...
- The Skeleton in the Closet, 2003 children's book by Curtis JoblingCurtis JoblingCurtis Jobling is a British illustrator and animator, born in Blackpool, England but lives in Warrington.He is best known for his role as production designer of children's TV hit, Bob The Builder, where he visualised all of that programme's inimitable characters and sets...
- The Skeleton in the Cupboard, 1860 novel by Harriet Anne ScottHarriet Anne ScottHarriet Anne Scott, Lady Scott , was a British novelist.Scott, only daughter of Henry Shank of Castlerig and Glenniston, Fife, was born in Bombay in 1829. On 28 Nov. 1844 she married Sir James Sibbald David Scott , third baronet...
- The Skeleton in the Cupboard, 1988 novel by Anna HaycraftAnna HaycraftAnna Haycraft was a British writer and essayist who wrote under the nom de plume Alice Thomas Ellis...
- Cakes and Ale: or, the Skeleton in the Cupboard, 1930 novel by W. Somerset Maugham