a black mark beside (one's) name
a black mark beside (one's) name
A long-lasting negative impact of a mistake. Jerry's speeding ticket was a black mark beside his name that prevented him from getting a job as a delivery man.
See also: beside, black, mark, name
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
*black mark beside one's name
Fig. something negative associated with a person. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give one ~.) I did it again! Now I've got still another black mark beside my name!
See also: beside, black, mark, name
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- beside
- black mark beside name
- black mark
- a black mark
- a black spot
- a black mark against (one)
- a black mark against someone
- get a ticket
- name
- covenant of salt