black eye

black eye

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black eye in WordNet English dictionary

noun

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
reverse reversal setback blow black eye
a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
shiner black eye mouse
a bad reputation
"his behavior gave the whole family a black eye"
black eye

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black eye in English Wiktionary

(noun) An eye which has been bruised, especially after receiving a blow.

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