black eye

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black eye

A boxer has a black eye after a match.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A swollen, bruised area around the eye, typically caused by a blow or injury: This is the most common meaning, referring to the physical discoloration and swelling resulting from trauma to the eye area.
    • A mark of shame or discredit; a bad reputation: This figurative meaning describes damage to one's reputation or standing, often as a result of a scandal, failure, or embarrassing event.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Physical Injury):

    • He got a black eye after the fight.
    • She wore sunglasses to hide her black eye.

  • Noun (Figurative - Reputation):

    • The scandal gave the company a black eye.
    • His poor performance in the debate was a political black eye.
Advanced Usage
  • "to give someone/something a black eye": This phrase is commonly used in its figurative sense to mean causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution.
    • The data breach gave the tech firm a black eye with its customers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shiner (n, informal): A synonym for a black eye as a physical injury.
    • He came to work with a real shiner.
Synonyms
  • Physical Injury: Bruise, contusion (medical term), mouse (slang).
  • Figurative Damage: Disgrace, stain, blemish, blot.
Related Idioms
  • "A black mark": Similar to the figurative use of "black eye," meaning a note of discredit or failure against someone's record.
    • The safety violation was a black mark on the factory's record.
black eye

A boxer has a black eye after a match.

Noun
  1. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
  2. a bad reputation
    • his behavior gave the whole family a black eye
  3. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

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