Color & Appearance:
* Black as night: Very dark.
* Black and white: Clearly defined, without shades of gray.
* Black out: A loss of consciousness.
* Black sheep: An outcast or someone who doesn't conform.
* Black eye: An injury around the eye, usually caused by a blow.
* Black market: An illegal market for goods.
* Black coffee: Coffee without milk or cream.
* Black belt: A high level of skill in martial arts.
* Black magic: Magic that is considered evil.
* Black widow: A venomous spider.
Figurative Meanings:
* Black hole: A region of spacetime with such strong gravity that nothing, not even light, can escape.
* Black humour: Humour that is based on dark or taboo subjects.
* Blackmail: The act of extorting money or other things of value by threats.
* Blackball: To reject someone or something, typically by voting against it.
* Black mark: A stain on someone's reputation.
* Blacklist: A list of people or things that are considered undesirable.
Historical & Cultural References:
* Black Death: A devastating pandemic that swept through Europe in the 14th century.
* Black Power: A movement for the empowerment of black people.
* Black Lives Matter: A social justice movement focused on combating violence against black people.
Phrases with a more specific meaning:
* Black box: A flight data recorder, used to investigate crashes.
* Black Friday: The day after Thanksgiving in the US, known for its retail sales.
* Black tie: A formal dress code.
This is just a small selection of phrases, and there are many more possibilities depending on the context.
Would you like me to focus on any specific category or meaning for the phrase with "black" in it?