damn by association
damn by association
To condemn, vilify, or discredit someone or something due to an association with a particular person, group, or thing. The multinational corporation was damned by association when it came to light that an employee of one of its subsidiaries belonged to a white supremacist organization. After the terrorist attack, many people were quick to damn by association anyone who belonged to the same faith as the terrorists.
See also: by, damn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- doom (someone or something) to (something)
- doom to
- always the bridesmaid
- always the bridesmaid, never the bride
- bride
- bridesmaid
- (one) ain't particular
- ain't particular
- blow (up)on (someone or something)
- blow on it