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
An unlucky person
A lucky person
An ugly person
A partner who takes no share of the profits
None of these
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 2 of 2.

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.

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"


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