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name

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CALL NAMES,

HANDLE TO ONE'S NAME,

IN NAME,

TAKE ONE'S NAME IN VAIN,

TO ONE'S NAME.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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call names

[call names] {v. phr.} To use ugly or unkind words when speaking to someone or when talking about someone. - Usually used by or to children. * /Bill got so […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take one's name in vain

[take one's name in vain] {v. phr.} 1. To call upon (God) as a witness to your truth or honesty when you are lying; swear by (God) untruthfully. * /You […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in vain

[in vain] {adv. phr.} 1. Without effect; without getting the desired result; without success. * /The drowning man called in vain for help./ * /To cry over spilled milk is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

handle to one's name

[handle to one's name] {n. phr.}, {slang} A special title used before your name. * /Jim's father has a handle to his name. He is Major Watson./ * /Bob came […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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