悪あく評ひょうが立たつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

gain a bad reputation; fall into ill repute

Used when someone or something becomes the subject of negative rumors or public criticism. The verb 立つ here conveys the idea of a reputation 'arising' or 'spreading'.

• あの政せい治じ家かは汚お職しょく事じ件けんで悪あく評ひょうが立たった。

  That politician gained a bad reputation due to a corruption scandal.

• 一いち度ど悪あく評ひょうが立たつと、なかなか消きえないものだ。

  Once a bad reputation is established, it's hard to get rid of.