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A blot on the landscape

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Visual ImpactPlay
Used when something negatively affects the beauty or visual aspect of a place. SlideThe garish billboard is a blot on the landscape in our quaint village.
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Can be metaphorical, doesn't only refer to physical landscapes but also to situations or contexts. SlideHis unethical behavior was a blot on the landscape of the company's reputation.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Expresses disapproval; what is described is usually considered unsightly or undesirable by most people. SlideThe dilapidated building is a real blot on the landscape of the high street.