a black spot

a black spot

A long-lasting negative impact of a mistake. Jerry's speeding ticket was a black spot on his driving record that prevented him from getting a job as a delivery man.
See also: black, spot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a black spot

a place that is notorious for something, especially a high crime or accident rate.
1992 Radio Times Jonathon Porritt meets the ‘green warriors’ who are spearheading campaigns to clean up some of the world's worst pollution black spots.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a ˈblack spot

a place where accidents often happen, especially on a road: This junction is a well-known accident black spot.
See also: black, spot
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a black mark
  • black mark
  • black mark beside name
  • a black mark beside (one's) name
  • beside
  • a black mark against (one)
  • a black mark against someone
  • get a ticket
  • covenant of salt
  • bluff (one's) way out of (something)