drag (one's) name through the mire

drag (one's) name through the mire

To disparage someone publicly, especially to the detriment of his or her reputation. I'm trying to maintain a fair and respectable campaign, and Brad totally dragged my name through the mire! Don't drag my name through the mire—you're the one who messed up the budget!
See also: drag, mire, name, through
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • mire
  • drag (one's) name through the mud
  • fling mud
  • throw mud
  • fling/sling/throw mud
  • throw mud at (one)
  • fling mud at (one)
  • sling mud
  • sling mud at
  • sling mud at (one)