Why do we call bad family members "black sheep"?
Why do we call bad family members “black sheep”?
Answer
Shepherds and sheepowners of old disliked black sheep because they were less valuable on the market than white ones. A “black sheep” in the family has come to be known as a disgraceful member who shames the rest
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