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.
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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.