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1 Guds navn
(i Guds navn) in God's name, in the name of God (misbruke Guds navn) take God's name in vain
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take someone's name in vain — take someone’s name in vain often humorous phrase to talk about someone in a way that shows a lack of respect for them Thesaurus: to show that you do not respect someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: vain * * * I see vain … Useful english dictionary
take someone's name in vain — 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? … New idioms dictionary
take somebody's name in vain — take sb s name in ˈvain f12 idiom to show a lack of respect when using sb s name: (humorous) Have you been taking my name in vain again? Main entry: ↑nameidiom … Useful english dictionary
take someone's name in vain — ► take someone s name in vain use someone s name in a way that shows a lack of respect. Main Entry: ↑vain … English terms dictionary
take one's name in vain — {v. phr.} 1. To call upon (God) as a witness to your truth or honesty when you are lying; swear by (God) untruthfully. * /You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain./ 2. {informal} To talk about a person or mention his name. * / Did … Dictionary of American idioms
take one's name in vain — {v. phr.} 1. To call upon (God) as a witness to your truth or honesty when you are lying; swear by (God) untruthfully. * /You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain./ 2. {informal} To talk about a person or mention his name. * / Did … Dictionary of American idioms
take\ one's\ name\ in\ vain — v. phr. 1. To call upon (God) as a witness to your truth or honesty when you are lying; swear by (God) untruthfully. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. 2. informal To talk about a person or mention his name. Did I hear… … Словарь американских идиом
take someone's name in vain — use someone s name in a way that shows a lack of respect. → vain … English new terms dictionary
take someone's name in vain — often humorous to talk about someone in a way that shows a lack of respect for them … English dictionary
take name in vain — 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? … New idioms dictionary
take the biscuit — (ironic) To surpass everything else • • • Main Entry: ↑biscuit * * * take the biscuit british informal phrase to be the most silly, stupid, or annoying thing in a series of things This latest plan of yours really takes the biscuit! Thesaurus: to … Useful english dictionary