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.
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.