Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 14)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
14.
A black sheep
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the English language, 'Black sheep' is an idiom used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family.
Discussion:
12 comments Page 1 of 2.
Chandralekha said:
4 years ago
'Black sheep' means one who acts except normal.
Sonam shah said:
4 years ago
It means an Unworthy person.
Manoj KR GC said:
7 years ago
Black sheep means unworthy person.
Sachin Achara said:
8 years ago
Black sheep mean-disgraceful person.
Parul said:
1 decade ago
Black sheep is disreputable person.
Golakh said:
1 decade ago
Actual answer is - A part disreputable member of the group.
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Sundar said:
1 decade ago
Black sheep is an idiom used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family.
Rachana said:
1 decade ago
Black sheep means a person who is not fitting into a group together.
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Malli said:
1 decade ago
Black sheep means the person who have bad habits that person is called a black sheep.
Anupam said:
1 decade ago
An odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family (negative implications). It derived from the atypical and unwanted presence of other black individuals in herds of white sheep.
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