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泥を塗る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 泥を塗る.
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Idiomatic expression
to besmirch; to sully
Examples
その知らせは彼の誠実さに泥を塗る事になろう。
That news will besmirch his reputation for honesty.
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