Idioms

(someone's) name is mud

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Meaning

If someone's name is mud, other people are angry with them, or they're no longer popular, because they've done something wrong.

For example

  • Ian's name is mud now because everyone thinks he was the one who stole the money.

  • If any athletes test positive for a banned substance, their name will be mud.

Quick Quiz

Her name is mud these days because

a. she changed it

b. she didn't clean up

c. she was caught cheating
a) she changed it b) she didn't clean up c) she was caught cheating

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