a black mark against someone
a black mark against (one)
A long-lasting negative impact of a mistake that harms one's reputation. 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.
a black mark against someone
something that someone has done that is disliked or disapproved of by other people.The literal meaning of the phrase is a black cross or spot marked against the name of a person who has done something wrong.
See also: black, mark, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a black mark against (one)
- black mark
- a black mark
- a black spot
- beside
- a black mark beside (one's) name
- black mark beside name
- get a ticket
- covenant of salt
- bluff (one's) way out of (something)