After that huge mistake, his name is mud at the office.
one's name is mud
idiomOne is unpopular, in disgrace or embroiled in scandal; one's reputation is tarnished.
She lied to the boss about the project, and now her name is mud with the entire management team.
Once the scandal regarding the missing funds became public, his name was mud in the community, and he found it impossible to regain anyone's trust.
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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.