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Samuel Butler II

(1835—1902)

Not only is there a skeleton in every closet but there is a screw loose in every skeleton.

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skeleton in the closet

[skeleton in the closet] {n. phr.} A shameful secret; someone or something kept hidden, especially by a family. * /The skeleton in our family closet was Uncle Willie. No one […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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(1835-1902) I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy. www.english-slang.com

have a screw loose

[have a screw loose] {v. phr.}, {slang} To act in a strange way; to be foolish. * /Now I know he has a screw loose - he stole a police […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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