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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

The black sheep

Option 1: a black dot against a white background so that it is noticed

Option 2: a wolf in a black sheep's clothing

Option 3: one who is not accepted as part of a family or group because of one's bad conduct

Option 4: a black sheep in a herd of white sheep, standing out from the others


Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: one who is not accepted as part of a family or group because of one's bad conduct


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

The idiom the black sheep means a disfavored or disreputable member of a group.

So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the given idiomatic expression is one who is not accepted as part of a family or group because of one's bad conduct .

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