to give somebody a black eye

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „ give somebody a black eye” po angielsku

to give somebody a black eye
01

to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

informal
Przykłady
After the argument turned physical, he ended up giving his opponent a black eye.
02

to damage someone's reputation or credibility

disapproving
idiom
informal
Przykłady
The cheating accusations gave the team a black eye, even though they denied them.
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