a black mark

Значение

a fact that makes people think worse of you

То, что портит мнение о человеке.

Примеры

1. 1Missing the deadline was a black mark against him in his first review.
2. 2One rude email left a black mark on her record at the agency.
3. 3Arriving late to the interview was a black mark, even though her answers were excellent.
4. 4Will one failed inspection really be a black mark against the restaurant for years?
5. 5The complaint from a customer is a black mark on Tom's otherwise perfect record.

Грамматика

Исчисляемое: a black mark, во множественном числе black marks. Часто дальше идёт against или on и человек либо его репутация.