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Meaning of worst-kept secret | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A situation where little or no attempt has been made to keep a matter secret.

idiomatic

Examples

“Late last year, the first test train ran on the line - a Class 165 diesel multiple unit provided by Chiltern Railways. It provided yet another clear indication to what seems to be one of the worst-kept secrets on the railways - that Chiltern will be the operator of EWR services.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Worstead Worsted Worstell Worster Worster-Drought Worster-Drought syndrome