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vain
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take someone's name in vain (humorous)
to say someone's name when they are not there, usually when you are criticizing them. Did I hear someone taking my name in vain?
See also: name, take
in vain
1. without success. Melissa shifted about, trying in vain to find a comfortable position. Government agents tried in vain to kidnap him.
2. without any useful result. Clegg said Friday's military operation went well, and that these soldiers did not die in vain. The president himself must make the argument, or all our work will be in vain.
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