name names

Related to word: name

Idiom

Definition

  1. to reveal the identities of individuals involved in a particular situation, especially one that is unpleasant, secretive, or illegal.

    揭露(參與秘密或非法活動的)人員姓名

    • If individuals intend to accuse their colleagues of racist actions, they should name names explicitly.

      如果有人打算指控他們的同事有種族主義行為,他們應該明確指出姓名。

    • I prefer not to name names directly, but I believe you are aware of whom I am referring to.

      我寧願不直接指名道姓,但我相信你知道我在說誰。

    • During the investigation, the committee demanded that witnesses name names of who was involved in the scheme.

      在調查過程中,委員會要求證人指出參與該計劃的人員姓名。