take somebody's name in vain

take (one's) name in vain

To speak about someone when they are not present, as in a critical manner. The phrase comes from one of the Ten Commandments, which prohibits taking God's name in vain. Hey, I heard that! Don't take my name in vain!

take somebody’s name in ˈvain

show a lack of respect when using somebody’s name: I get very upset when people take God’s name in vain. (humorous) Have you been taking my name in vain again?This expression comes from the Bible.

词组	take somebody's name in vain
释义	take somebody's name in vain take (one's) name in vain To speak about someone when they are not present, as in a critical manner. The phrase comes from one of the Ten Commandments, which prohibits taking God's name in vain. Hey, I heard that! Don't take my name in vain! See also: name, take, vain Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. take somebody’s name in ˈvain show a lack of respect when using somebody’s name: I get very upset when people take God’s name in vain. (humorous) Have you been taking my name in vain again?This expression comes from the Bible. See also: name, take, vain Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: take (one's) name in vain take someone's name in vain in God's name in God's/Heaven's name God’s acre God's acre God's own gift to (something) a penny for them God forfend be twiddling (one's) thumbs
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