脸上抹黑

Traditional (Taiwan): 臉上抹黑

liǎnshangmǒhēi ㄌㄧㄢˇ ˙ㄕㄤ ㄇㄛˇ ㄏㄟ

    • to disgrace someone
    • to make someone lose face

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
smear black on someone's face
Meaning
To disgrace or shame someone, or to make them lose face. Critical.

Words with 脸上抹黑

Ending with 脸上抹黑

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