drag (one's) name through the mire
drag (one's) name through the mire
To disparage one publicly, especially to the detriment of one's reputation. I'm trying to maintain a fair and respectable campaign, and Brad totally dragged my name through the mire! Don't drag my name through the mire—you're the one who messed up the budget! Once you're that famous, the tabloids just constantly drag your name through the mire.
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