black book

noun

1. a book of names of people liable to censure or punishment.

black book

noun

1. a book containing the names of people to be punished, blacklisted, etc
2. in someone's black books informal.
   in someone's black books out of favour with someone

Word History and Origins

Origin of black book¹

First recorded in 1470–80

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. in someone's black books, in disfavor with someone.

Example Sentences

As for Carice, she has always been in the forefront of our minds, ever since we saw Black Book five years ago.

From The Daily Beast

She is nominated for Independent Spirit awards, celebrated in non-supermarket magazines like Interview and Black Book.

From The Daily Beast

He has written for New York, The Advocate, Out, Black Book, and Highlights for Children.

From The Daily Beast

He has written for New York, The Advocate, Out, Black Book and Highlights for Children.

From The Daily Beast

Louis went down to the telephones, used one after consulting a little black book.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Demise took it in his left hand and Reggie deftly plucked the black book from his right hand.

From Project Gutenberg

He drew from his inside coat pocket a slim black book which he opened to the first page.

From Project Gutenberg

Pippin took the fat black book from the little light-stand beside the bed.

From Project Gutenberg

The black book of Hamilton makes mention of great vassalage done at that time by the Governor and the French.

From Project Gutenberg