black sheep in English

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          "text": "He was the black sheep of our family after being kicked out of every school."
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        "A black sheep is a person who is regarded as a disgrace or outcast to a group."
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          "text": "Baa baa black sheep have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full. - Baa, Baa, Black Sheep"
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        "A black sheep is a type of sheep that is covered with black wool all over its body."
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"black sheep" meaning in English

Noun

Phrase