This phrase came to mean a hidden, embarrassing secret. Here is where it came from, and why British and American English differ.
Why we say “a skeleton in the closet”
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The origin of “diamond in the rough”
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This phrase compares hidden talent or value to an uncut diamond, something that looks plain at first but can become brilliant.