English / idiom
Checkered Past
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A personal background or history marked by alternating periods of good and disreputable behavior or fortune
In context
01
Despite his checkered past, the community gave him a second chance to lead the restoration project.
02
The company was hesitant to partner with an executive who had such a checkered past.
Synonyms
dubious history,colorful past,questionable record
Antonyms
spotless record,unblemished past,clean reputation
Collocations
have a checkered past,overcome a checkered past,reveal a checkered past