white sheep
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Meaning · English
a member of a family or group who is considered unusual or unconventional
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
thành viên trong gia đình hoặc nhóm được coi là bất thường
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Literally: a sheep that is white
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He's the white sheep of the family, always traveling and trying new things
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “white sheep” mean?
a member of a family or group who is considered unusual or unconventional Literally: a sheep that is white
Is “white sheep” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.