to give somebody a black eye

Definición y significado de "give somebody a black eye"en inglés

to give somebody a black eye
01

to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

InformalInformal
example
Ejemplos
The boxer took a hard punch that gave him a black eye in the first round.
02

to damage someone's reputation or credibility

DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Ejemplos
The failed product launch gave the brand a black eye in the industry.
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