Idioms

reputation

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get a reputation (for something)

To become known for something, often something negative. A: "Of course Sal's late. Again." B: "I know, he's really getting a reputation." She's got a reputation for stellar grades, so she would make an excellent tutor for you. Another botched project? Wow, Rose's really getting a reputation for shoddy work.
See also: get, reputation

give (one) a reputation (for something)

To cause one to become known for something, often something negative. His ruthless tactics have given him something of a reputation in the business world. A string of box-office bombs in the 90s gave the director a reputation for making low-quality schlock. Edward, your constant lateness has given you a reputation of unreliability.
See also: give, reputation

have a reputation

To be known for some aspect, quality, or characteristic, often something negative. A: "Gosh, Sal's late again." B: "Yeah, he has a bit of a reputation around here for his tardiness." She has a reputation as a stellar student, so she would make an excellent tutor for you. I know I had something of a reputation by the end of high school because of all the girls I'd been with.
See also: have, reputation

have a reputation as (something)

To become known for being a certain type of person, often something negative. I know I have a reputation as a moocher, but I literally don't have enough money to afford lunch each day. She has a reputation as a stellar student, so she would make an excellent tutor for you. A: "Gosh, Sal's late again." B: "Yeah, he has a bit of a reputation around here as a slowpoke."
See also: have, reputation

have a reputation for (something)

To become known for something, often something negative. I know I have a reputation as a moocher, but I literally don't have enough money to afford lunch each day. She has a reputation for stellar grades, so she would make an excellent tutor for you. A: "Gosh, Sal's late again." B: "Yeah, he has a bit of a reputation around here for his tardiness."
See also: for, have, reputation

live up to (one's)/its reputation

To have all the positive or negative attributes that others associate with one or something. I enjoyed the movie, but I just don't think it lived up to its reputation as the greatest horror film of all time. She certainly lived up to her reputation as one of the greediest, most ruthless CEOs in the country.
See also: live, reputation, to, up

smear (one's) reputation

To damage of one's reputation, especially by disparaging one publicly. I'm trying to maintain a fair and respectable campaign, but my opponent keeps trying to smear my reputation in all her television ads. They forced him to resign because of the incident. Now they're trying to smear his reputation in order to protect themselves from blame.
See also: reputation, smear

stake (one's) reputation on (someone or something)

To invest in, vouch for, promote, guarantee, etc., someone or something at the risk of sullying one's reputation should they or it fail to live up to expectations. Ever since my grandfather founded this company in 1947, we have staked our reputation on putting customer satisfaction above all else. You're asking me to stake my reputation on someone with no experience and no formal education just because you've got a hunch that they'll do well in my law firm?
See also: on, reputation, stake
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* reputation (for doing something)

a state of having a particular kind of reputation for doing something. (Often a bad reputation, as in the examples. *Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) You'll get a reputation for cheating. I don't want to get a reputation for being late.

* reputation (for doing something)

a state of having a particular kind of reputation for doing something. (Often a bad reputation, as in the examples. *Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) You'll get a reputation for cheating. I don't want to get a reputation for being late.

stake one's reputation on someone or something

to risk harming one's reputation on someone or something. Of course Denise is great. I will stake my reputation on her! It may be so, but I wouldn't stake my reputation on it.
See also: on, reputation, stake
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

live up to your/its repuˈtation

be as good, bad, etc. as people say: The restaurant lived up to its reputation. We had a wonderful meal.
See also: live, reputation, to, up
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