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one's name is mud

idiom
Meaning

One is unpopular, in disgrace or embroiled in scandal; one's reputation is tarnished.


Examples
SIMPLE

After that huge mistake, his name is mud at the office.

CONTEXTUAL

She lied to the boss about the project, and now her name is mud with the entire management team.

COMPLEX

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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    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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