English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "find the skeletons he's been burying" Mean?
Learn what "find the skeletons he's been burying" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Find the skeletons he's been burying.
It means to investigate someone's hidden past or secrets.
From Under Her Control, Episode 27
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is telling another person to uncover hidden secrets about him.
Usage Scenario
Use this when asking someone to dig for damaging information, usually in a suspicious or hostile context. It sounds negative and can feel unethical or threatening.
Better ways to say it
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Find the skeletons in his closet.
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Dig up his secrets.
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Look into his past.
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