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What's the meaning of " to have a skeleton in the cupborad" ?
Besides that having a real skeleton inside a cupboard, I suppose it has another meaning.Also, what's the meaning of "on speaking terms","run in the family","wear the trousers" and "your own flesh and blood?
2011년 3월 16일 오후 1:07
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"skeleton in the cupboard" - means that there is a secret being kept
"run in the family" -- there is a trait or characteristic that more than one family member has, therefore you can say that it runs in the family.
Ex. Aunt Jessie and her daughter are both such talented artists. I guess it runs in the family.
"your own flesh and blood" -- a family member-- usually in your immediate family.
Ex. When I pass. I will be leaving my estate with my own flesh and blood.
Hope this helps! =)
"wear the trousers"-- if someone wears the trousers in a relationship. it means they're the boss and make most of the important decisions.
Ex. Everyone knows that my mother wears the trousers in our family.
2011년 3월 16일
It means your mother-in-law has been around too long.
2011년 3월 16일
"to have a skeleton in the cupborad" means "a secret of one's family"
2011년 3월 16일
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