1. discoloration of the skin around the eye, resulting from a blow, bruise, etc.
2. a mark of shame, dishonor, etc.: These slums are a black eye to our town.
3. damaged reputation: Your behavior will give the family a black eye.
[ 1595-1605 ]
1. discoloration of the skin around the eye, resulting from a blow, bruise, etc.
2. a mark of shame, dishonor, etc.: These slums are a black eye to our town.
3. damaged reputation: Your behavior will give the family a black eye.
[ 1595-1605 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012