I got a black eye from walking into a door.
•I have a black eye where John hit me.
2. Fig. harm done to one's character. (*Typically have \black eye; get \black eye; give someone \black eye.) •Mary got a black eye because of her constant complaining.
•The whole group now has a black eye, and it will take years to recover our reputation.
I got a black eye from walking into a door.
•I have a black eye where John hit me.
2. Fig. harm done to one's character. (*Typically have \black eye; get \black eye; give someone \black eye.) •Mary got a black eye because of her constant complaining.
•The whole group now has a black eye, and it will take years to recover our reputation.
Sometimes boxers apply live leeches to their black eyes. This sucks out the blood from the crushed tissue, evidently lessening the blackness, or promoting healing.
the insult gave his pride a black eye — оскорбление сильно его задело
the insult gave his pride a black eye - оскорбление сильно его задело
1. подбитый глаз
2. разг. стыд и срам
the insult gave his pride a ~ - оскорбление сильно его задело
3. амер. плохая репутация