Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

someone's name is mud

idiom

/ˈsʌm.wʌnz neɪm ɪz mʌd/

Definition

An expression used to indicate that a person is in trouble or has a bad reputation.

Examples

After the scandal, his name is mud in the community.
If you keep making excuses, your name will be mud with your boss.
She realized that if she didn’t complete the project on time, her name would be mud in the office.

Meaning

When someone’s reputation is tarnished due to their actions or behavior, this phrase implies that their name is no longer respected or is associated with negative consequences.