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idioms using “name”
Name of the game
The most important thing
“Our research says that a celebrity endorsement of our product is the name of the game.”
Bad name
Bad reputation
“The company has a bad name in Tokyo because their customer service is terrible.”
Make a name for oneself
To become known for being good at something
“She made a name for herself in the nineties as a movie critic.”
Clear one’s name
To disprove accusations, restore one’s reputation
“Matsuda-san was able to clear her name once the judge ruled that she was innocent.”
You name it
Anything, everything
“The new restaurant serves everything from Chinese to Peruvian dishes; you name it, they serve it.”