be (not) as black as (someone or something) is painted

To be as bad or unpleasant as someone or something is rumored to be. This phrase is often used in the negative to convey the opposite. That class is as black as it is painted—I've never had so much homework in my life! Mr. Stewart may yell a lot, but he's not as black as he is painted—he's actually helped me carry my groceries many times.

he, it, etc. is not as black as he, it, etc. is ˈpainted

he, it, etc. is not as bad as people say: The boss is not as black as she’s painted; in fact, I find her quite helpful and friendly.

词组	be (not) as black as (someone or something) is painted
释义	be (not) as black as (someone or something) is painted be (not) as black as (someone or something) is painted To be as bad or unpleasant as someone or something is rumored to be. This phrase is often used in the negative to convey the opposite. That class is as black as it is painted—I've never had so much homework in my life! Mr. Stewart may yell a lot, but he's not as black as he is painted—he's actually helped me carry my groceries many times. See also: black, painted Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. he, it, etc. is not as black as he, it, etc. is ˈpainted he, it, etc. is not as bad as people say: The boss is not as black as she’s painted; in fact, I find her quite helpful and friendly. See also: black, not, painted Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: he, it, etc. is not as black as he, it, etc. is painted dust and ashes come to a bad end come to a bad/sticky end here we go again be a fate worse than death if looks could kill something in the wind have no stomach for something have the stomach for
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