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have one's name taken

idiom
Meaning

To receive a yellow card.


Origin

disputed origin

When receiving a yellow card in some sports, one's name is recorded in the referee's booklet.

Examples
SIMPLE

The referee had his name taken for that bad tackle.

CONTEXTUAL

After the defender argued loudly with the official, he had his name taken and received a yellow card.

COMPLEX

The player knew he had his name taken for the reckless challenge, yet he continued to protest the referee's decision with visible frustration.

Anchors to
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    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    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”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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