Guilty secret In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "guilty secret", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Kathy Cao calendar 2021-03-01 03:03

Meaning of Guilty secret

Guilty secret noun phrase

A thing is known about by only a few people and kept hidden from others because it makes somebody feel ashamed.

You promised me that you wouldn't tell anyone about my guilty secret.

Once your guilty secret is out, your career will be ruined.

Lisa must carry this guilty secret for her whole life.

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Used to indicate the way someone does or something happens is secretive and quick

by stealth

Do something silently, secretly.

Grammar and Usage of Guilty secret

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