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name and shameSo as to single them out for individual blame and censure.Rate it:

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shame, shameI condemn the subject of this speech; Expression of admonishment or disgust at the subject of a speech.Rate it:

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crying shameA situation that is considered to be a disgrace, or deplorable.Rate it:

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crying shameIt's a crying shame that so much money has been wasted on this pointless political campaign.Rate it:

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clear one's nameprove someone's innocence; exonerateRate it:

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household nameA genericized trademark or anepronym.Rate it:

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name of the gameThe essential element (needed to reach the principal goal or objective); the overall purpose.Rate it:

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porn star namea comical name for a person, typically made from the name of their first pet and the name of the first street they lived on.Rate it:

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Name is MudDisgraced, Unpopular, Discredited,Rate it:

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name your poisonIndicate what type of alcoholic beverage you wish to be served.Rate it:

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common nameThe name by which a species is known to the general public, rather than its taxonomic or scientific name.Rate it:

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have one's name takenTo receive a yellow cardRate it:

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in heaven's nameAn intensifier used with questions.Rate it:

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name it, claim itA catch phrase of the Christian Word faith movement, a statement of faith and affirmation.Rate it:

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what in god's nameUsed to add emphasis to "what" when beginning question.Rate it:

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what is your nameWhat is your name?Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X, thy name is YUsed to say that something or somebody embodies a particular quality, usually a negative one. This phrase is said using this format: "X, thy name is Y", where X is the quality and Y is the person or thing with that quality.Rate it:

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bad nameLack of reverence or esteem. Poor reputation.Rate it:

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bad nameUsed other than as an idiom: see bad, name.Rate it:

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big nameA prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.Rate it:

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big nameA widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.Rate it:

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common nameUsed other than as an idiom: see common, name.Rate it:

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have one's name on itTo be reserved for someone.Rate it:

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household nameA very well-known public figure.Rate it:

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household nameA brand name that is well known to the great majority of households.Rate it:

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letters after one's nameA list of abbreviations, separated by commas, representing the academic qualifications and civil or military honours achieved by a person.Rate it:

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make a name for oneselfTo gain fame.Rate it:

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my name isA common way to identify oneself.Rate it:

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name afterTo intentionally give someone or something the same name or a derivation of the same name as another person, place, or thing.Rate it:

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name forTo intentionally give someone the same name or a derivation of the same name as another person, place, or thing.Rate it:

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name namesTo identify specific people, especially people involved in confidential activity, misdeeds, or crimes.Rate it:

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on a first-name basisHaving enough familiarity with another person to call them by their first name, as opposed to their surnameRate it:

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pen nameauthor's pseudonymRate it:

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pen namenom de plumeRate it:

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porn star nameUsed other than as an idiom. the name taken by an adult film performer.Rate it:

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put one's name in the hatTo run in an election or to nominate oneself for consideration in some other selection process; to nominate someone other than oneself for such consideration.Rate it:

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the name of the gameThe overall purpose; the principal goal, or objective.Rate it:

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what is her nameUsed to ask the name of a woman.Rate it:

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what is his nameUsed to ask the name of a man.Rate it:

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what's your nameAlternative form of what is your nameRate it:

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why in god's nameUsed to add emphasis to "why" when beginning question.Rate it:

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you name itUsed after a short list to show that further examples are unnecessary; all kinds of things.Rate it:

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your good nameYour name.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/I'm here to X A and Y B, and I'm all out of ASaid before doing something, usually with a determined, resolute tone.Rate it:

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give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetimeIt is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something than to do it for them.Rate it:

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give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetimeIt is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something, than to do something for them.Rate it:

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Adam and Eve not Adam and SteveImplying that only heterosexual relations are normal.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X and Y and Z, oh my!Expresses awe at three things.Rate it:

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pudding and tame. ask me again and i'll tell you the same..An impertinent response to being asked "what is your name?"; a response indicating that the speaker does not want to reveal their real name.Rate it:

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...and that's the way it isThe phrase "...and that's the way it is" is used to repeat Walter Kronkite's quote and/or to signify the conclusion of something like a piece of new news or that elude to the fact that what was just said is true or an account of something that really did happen; a way of putting a stamp of approval on what was just stated; same as "and there you have it folks"Rate it:

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