B2 — Upper Intermediate🎨 Colors
Una macchia nera
A blot on one's reputation
Literal Translation
"A black stain"
What it means
A serious blemish or mark against someone's reputation or character.
Example in context
"Quello scandalo è rimasto una macchia nera sulla sua carriera."
"That scandal remained a blot on his career."
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