to give somebody a black eye

Визначення та значення слова « give somebody a black eye» англійською мовою

to give somebody a black eye
01

to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Informal
Приклади
She accidentally walked into the door, which gave her a nasty black eye.
02

to damage someone's reputation or credibility

Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Приклади
His controversial comments gave the politician a black eye before the elections.
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