Julia Huong
2022-03-15 11:03
Not as black as (one) is painted phrase informal simile
Used to say that someone is not as wicked, vicious, or malignant as one is described or thought to be.
The landlord is not as black as he's painted. In fact, he is very sociable and generous.
Most of students say that Ms.Sam is very short-tempered. However, after meeting her a few times, I think she is not as black as she's painted.
Peter is not very friendly, but he is not as black as he is painted.
1.Someone viewed with contempt
2. Very bad
All sources of sin or temptation
Don't know anything about something
worse than usual, terrible and annoying
If something sucks donkey balls, it is terrible or disappointing.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
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