monster under the bed

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see monster, under, the, bed.

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Meanings

nounmonster under the bed (plural monsters under the bed)

plural monsters under the bed

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see monster, under, the, bed.

    You've been afraid of broken toilets since you were three. How long have you had a monster under your bed?

    2007, Jason Edwards, Will Allen and the Great Monster Detective, page 45
  2. An unreasonable and childish fear.
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MLA

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Chicago

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