The local newspaper plans to name and shame the litterbugs in town.
name and shame
idiomTo publish the name of (a person or organization that has committed some transgression) so as to single them out for individual blame and censure.
The government decided to name and shame companies that fail to pay their employees a fair minimum wage.
By choosing to name and shame the corrupt officials publicly, the activists hoped to force a significant change in the department's leadership.
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big name
A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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crying shame
A situation that is considered to be a disgrace, or deplorable.
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have one's name on
To be reserved for someone.
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have one's name taken
To receive a yellow card.
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have one's name written all over
To be typical of a particular individual, particularly with respect to a crime or scheme.
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letters after one's name
A list of abbreviations, separated by commas, representing the academic qualifications and civil or military honors achieved by a person.
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make a name for oneself
to gain fame, to become well-known.