Idioms

(something), thy name is (someone or something)

(something), thy name is (someone or something)

A phrase used to show how much a specific characteristic is embodied or displayed by someone or something. Derived from a line in Shakespeare's Hamlet, "Frailty, thy name is woman!" Gah, I just hate that guy. Arrogance, thy name is Daniel! A: "I feel like social media has been one of the biggest catalysts of social disintegration." B: "I hear you. Evil, thy name is SpaceBook!" Honey, can you please help your old Grandma here with her phone? When you're over 70, frustration, thy name is technology!
See also: name, thy
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