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.
See also:
  • 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