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blot on the escutcheon

idiom
Meaning

Something damaging to one's reputation.


Examples
SIMPLE

That scandal is a blot on his escutcheon.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician feared that the corruption charges would become a permanent blot on his escutcheon.

COMPLEX

The family viewed the younger son's criminal conviction as a deep, indelible blot on their otherwise spotless escutcheon.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    blot one's copy book

    To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.

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