put a black mark beside (one's) name

To result in a long-lasting negative impact or outcome that permanently harms one's reputation. The arrest put a black mark beside Jerry's name that ruined his standing within the industry. They let me keep my job after I got caught, but the transgression put a black mark beside my name for the rest of my career.

See also: beside, black, mark, name, put

See also:

put a black mark next to (one's) name
a black mark next to (one's) name
a black mark on (one's) record
have a black mark beside (one's) name
beside
black mark beside name
a black mark beside (one's) name
have a black mark next to (one's) name
a black mark against (one)
a black mark against someone

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