there is a black sheep in every flock
there is a black sheep in every flock
proverb In every family, group, or organization, there is one person who is unlike the other members, sometimes due to intentional rebelliousness. They are often viewed unfavorably as a result. Everyone likes me because I'm so quiet and obedient. But there is a black sheep in every flock, and that would be my wild cousin Nathan.
See also: black, every, flock, sheep, there
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