the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice
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Phrase
the
blacker
the
berry
,
the
sweeter
the
juice
(
slang
,
humorous
)
Expressing
pride
in one's
black
heritage
.
(
slang
,
humorous
)
Expressing a
sexual
preference
for black people.
Synonyms
the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice
See also
burn the coal, pay the toll