He is in bad odor with his neighbors after the loud party.
in bad odor
idiomRegarded with disapproval; in a situation of being disliked; shunned.
Origin
disputed originCompare odour of sanctity.
Because she missed three deadlines in a row, she is currently in bad odor with her manager.
After the scandal broke, the politician found himself in bad odor with the public, and his chances of reelection vanished overnight.
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bad actor
An individual or entity with a prior criminal conviction, or who has been sanctioned by the court or regulator.
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bad apple
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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bad books
Disfavor.
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bad business
Synonym of bad news (“irritating, troublesome or harmful thing, situation or person”).
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bad company
The wrong crowd.
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bad egg
Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.
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bad hair day
A day when things seem to be unmanageable or go wrong.
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bad iron
bad luck.