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idioms using “name”
Make one’s name
To become well known
“She made her name as a racehorse trainer in the 1990s.”
Naming names
Identifying individual people
“The police task force on corruption isn’t naming names yet, but they plan to arrest several people.”
Name of the game
The most important aspect of something
“For the next few years, economic survival will be the name of the game.”
Not have a cent to one’s name
To be completely out of money
“He can’t retire; he doesn’t have a cent to his name.”
Name ones’ price
To have the power to set the price for one’s work
“The Oscar-winning actress is in such demand now that she can name her price.”