English · Idiom Attested

black as Newgate's knocker

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Completely black in colour.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “black as Newgate's knocker” mean?

Completely black in colour.

Is “black as Newgate's knocker” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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