“Black sheep”
Definition
A person who is different from the rest of a family or group, often in a negative way.
Examples
Examples
“He was considered the black sheep of the family.”
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- What does "Black sheep" mean?
- "Black sheep" means a person who is different from the rest of a family or group, often in a negative way..
- How do you use "Black sheep" in a sentence?
- Example: "He was considered the black sheep of the family."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Black sheep"?
- Белая ворона или человек, отличающийся от группы, часто негативно. / Ընտանիքի կամ խմբի մյուսներից տարբերվող մարդ, հաճախ բացասական իմաստով։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.