man of ill repute
man of ill repute
euphemism A man who is dishonest, wicked, or immoral; a scoundrel or criminal. That John Grimsby is a man of ill repute, Timothy. It is best that you avoid him entirely. That dark place serves as the meeting ground for various men of ill repute from across the city.
See also: ill, man, of, repute
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- man on the make
- a man after (one's) own heart
- a man, woman, etc. after your own heart
- man after my own heart
- a hungry man is an angry man
- angry
- man of few words
- man of few words, a
- a man/woman of few words
- a man of few words