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.
Rachana said:
1 decade ago
Black sheep means a person who is not fitting into a group together.
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Golakh said:
1 decade ago
Actual answer is - A part disreputable member of the group.
(1)
Karen said:
2 decades ago
Black sheep is usually one bad guy in the lot. None of the options matches this meaning and hence, answer is "none of the above"
Sandeep said:
2 decades ago
"Black Sheep" is something unusual (not in a good sense) , you will rarely find a black sheep. So it does mean something odd or unusual in group.
Ex: Rohan is a black sheep of his family.
Ex: Rohan is a black sheep of his family.
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.
Malli said:
1 decade ago
Black sheep means the person who have bad habits that person is called a black sheep.
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.
Parul said:
1 decade ago
Black sheep is disreputable person.
Sachin Achara said:
8 years ago
Black sheep mean-disgraceful person.
Manoj KR GC said:
7 years ago
Black sheep means unworthy person.
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