have one's name on
To be reserved for someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That last piece of cake has your name on it.”
“The manager told me the promotion has my name on it if I finish this project on time.”
“She looked at the empty seat at the head of the table, knowing that the position had her name on it long before the election began.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026