Idiom: name names
Meaning
Idiom: name names
- to say the exact name of the person who is doing something wrong
Example sentences
— I don’t know who was smoking in the house this afternoon while I was out but if someone doesn’t name names soon, you’re all going to be punished.
— I didn’t steal that girl’s purse but I know who I did. Sadly, the person is a bully and if I name names it would be much worse than the punishment I’m currently receiving.
— Our fraternity pledge makes us promise we'll never name names about anything.
— The police chief has just announced a $10,000 reward for anyone who will name names about the shooting.
— I really don't want to name names, but Earl was the person who pulled the fire alarm.
— Sorry, but if I didn't name names I would have been suspended and lost my scholarship.
— My parents forced me to name names but I lied.
— Either someone name names, or everyone gets detention.
— I'm not going to name names but someone on the third floor clogged the toilet...again.
— Sarah threatened to name names about the birthday party prank. She's such a jerk.
Synonyms
- name and shame
- give a dog a bad name
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