Have a checkered past
Hi,
What does 'have a checkered past' mean and can you give me an example of it? Thanks a lot.
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This means a person has done questionable things in the past. " D: "Oh? "
- This means a person has done questionable things in the past.
- " D: "Oh?
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This means a person has done questionable things in the past. For example:
A: "This girl you're planning on marrying, she's had a checkered past, you know."
B: "I know all about it, and it doesn't bother me."
"He's a great person, but his checkered past would be a handicap if he decides to run for political office."
C: "Before we get too deeply involv
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0Hi,
Could you please tell me What you meant by "has done questionable things"?
Does it mean that someone has done something illegal or committed a crime in the past?
Is this phrase always used in negative ways?
Thanks a lot.
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