blot one's copybook — ► blot one s copybook Brit. tarnish one s good reputation. Main Entry: ↑blot … English terms dictionary
blot one's copybook — phrasal : to do something that spoils one s record (as for probity or good sense) * * * blot one s copybook To blemish one s record, esp by an indiscretion • • • Main Entry: ↑blot … Useful english dictionary
blot one's copybook — Brit. tarnish one s good reputation. → blot … English new terms dictionary
blot — ► NOUN 1) a dark mark or stain, especially one made by ink. 2) a thing that mars something that is otherwise good. ► VERB (blotted, blotting) 1) dry with an absorbent material. 2) mark, stain, or mar. 3) … English terms dictionary
copybook — n. (BE) to blot one s copybook ( to ruin one s reputation ) * * * (BE) to blot one s copybook ( to ruin one s reputation ) … Combinatory dictionary
blot — noun 1》 a dark mark or stain, especially one made by ink. 2》 a thing that mars something that is otherwise good. 3》 Biochemistry a procedure in which proteins or nucleic acids separated on a gel are transferred directly to an immobilizing medium… … English new terms dictionary
blot — n. & v. n. 1 a spot or stain of ink etc. 2 a moral defect in an otherwise good character; a disgraceful act or quality. 3 any disfigurement or blemish. v. (blotted, blotting) 1 a tr. spot or stain with ink; smudge. b intr. (of a pen, ink, etc.)… … Useful english dictionary
copybook — /ˈkɒpibʊk / (say kopeebook) noun 1. a book in which copies are written or printed for learners to imitate. 2. US a book for or containing copies, as of documents. –adjective 3. (in some sports) according to the rules; excellent; conforming to… …
Oscar Wilde — This article is about the 19th century author. For other uses, see Oscar Wilde (disambiguation). Oscar Wilde Photograph taken in 1882 by Napoleon Sarony Born 16 October 1854(1854 10 16) Dub … Wikipedia
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