white sheep

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Noun

white sheep (plural white sheep)

1. (idiomatic) a conformist; an ordinary or conventional person
2. (idiomatic, ironic) a disliked person; one who is disfavored

   I was the white sheep of the family, the straight man.

3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white,‎ sheep.

See also

• black sheep