Under a cloud

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If someone is under a cloud, they are suspected of having done something wrong.

After the money disappeared, she left the company under a cloud.
Visual representation of "under a cloud" - If someone is under a cloud, they are suspected of having done something wrong.

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  • be under a cloud
  • leave under a cloud

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Idiomatic

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Negative Suspicion

Used when someone is suspected of wrongdoing or involved in a scandal.

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The politician resigned under a cloud of corruption allegations.
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Unproven Guilt

Implies that guilt is not confirmed, but the person is still distrusted.

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He's been under a cloud ever since the investigation started.
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Tabloid Term

Frequently used in media to describe celebrities or public figures facing rumors.

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The star remained under a cloud despite denying the accusations.
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