a black mark

A long-lasting negative impact of a mistake. Jerry's speeding ticket was a black mark on his driving record that prevented him from getting a job as a delivery man.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

black mark

An indication of censure or failure, as in If you refuse to work late, won't that be a black mark against you? This phrase alludes to a literal black mark, such as a cross, that was put next to a person's name, indicating that he or she had incurred a rebuke or penalty of some kind. [Mid-1800s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a black mark

COMMON If you get a black mark, people form a bad opinion of you as a result of something that you have done. Any complaints to the boss and you got a black mark straight away. I drive a big car so that's another black mark against me as far as Amy is concerned. Note: This expression may refer to a practice in schools in the past. If children behaved badly, the teacher put black marks against their names on a list.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a black ˈmark (against somebody)

(British English) something that somebody has done which makes other people dislike or disapprove of them: It was another black mark against her that she had not gone to the last meeting. OPPOSITE: brownie points

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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释义	a black mark a black mark A long-lasting negative impact of a mistake. Jerry's speeding ticket was a black mark on his driving record that prevented him from getting a job as a delivery man. See also: black, mark Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. black mark An indication of censure or failure, as in If you refuse to work late, won't that be a black mark against you? This phrase alludes to a literal black mark, such as a cross, that was put next to a person's name, indicating that he or she had incurred a rebuke or penalty of some kind. [Mid-1800s] See also: black, mark The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a black mark COMMON If you get a black mark, people form a bad opinion of you as a result of something that you have done. Any complaints to the boss and you got a black mark straight away. I drive a big car so that's another black mark against me as far as Amy is concerned. Note: This expression may refer to a practice in schools in the past. If children behaved badly, the teacher put black marks against their names on a list. See also: black, mark Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a black ˈmark (against somebody) (British English) something that somebody has done which makes other people dislike or disapprove of them: It was another black mark against her that she had not gone to the last meeting. OPPOSITE: brownie points See also: black, mark Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: black mark a black spot beside black mark beside name a black mark beside (one's) name a black mark against (one) a black mark against someone get a ticket covenant of salt bluff way out
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