Blot (one's) copy book In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "blot (one's) copy book", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-05-31 05:05

Meaning of Blot (one's) copy book

Synonyms:

go down in someone’s opinion

Blot (one's) copy book British Verb + object/complement informal

To do something that spoils one's reputation

The star football player blotted his copy book by throwing a water bottle at the referee.

I really blotted my copybook by being late for this morning's meeting.

That teen singer really blotted my copy book when she was seen drinking to silly many times.

Other phrases about:

put (someone or something) to shame

1. To shame someone/something.
2. To achieve better results than someone/something.

 

be in the dogbox

To be in disfavor or disgrace.

Grammar and Usage of Blot (one's) copy book

Verb Forms

  • blot (one's) copy book
  • blots (one's) copy book
  • blotted (one's) copy book
  • blotting (one's) copy book

The verb "blot" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

Origin of Blot (one's) copy book

The expression derives from children making blots or ink spots on their school copybooks (writing books) and thereby spoiling them, which they used to do, literally, from at least the early 19th century.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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