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.”