English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you are the black sheep of the house" Mean?
Learn what "you are the black sheep of the house" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
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Accuse
You are the black sheep of the house,
It means the person is seen as the odd one out or the family member who is different and disapproved of.
From Camouflage, Episode 27
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone insults another person by calling them the family outcast.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe someone who does not fit family expectations. It can be hurtful if used directly toward a person.
Better ways to say it
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You’re the black sheep of the family.
2
You’re the odd one out in this house.
3
You’re the family’s black sheep.
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