BLACK SHEEP OF THE FAMILY

Meaning- The most unsuccessful or least admirable member.


Usage – He is the black sheep of the family always causing trouble.

Origin- This expression has been used at least since the early 1800s to describe a person who is a disgrace to a community or a family. Shepherds didn’t like rare black sheep since their fleece could not be dyed any colour and there weren’t enough of them to sell black wool.

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