Label (someone, something, or oneself) with (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "label (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-04-18 11:04

Meaning of Label (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)

Label (someone, something, or oneself) with (something) spoken language verb phrase

Used to mark someone or something with a symbol, word, or name in order to categorize them.

Remember to label all the items on the shelf with their price.

They labelled us with a green stamp, so the guardians knew we were qualified and let us go inside.

Used to describe attaching a descriptive symbol, word, or name on someone or something, especially in a negative way.

 

They labelled her with all manners of slurs when her instance was against theirs.

She was labelled with the word "slur" when her sexual pictures with one guy were released.

Other phrases about:

the certain party
Refer to someone who you want to keep their identity secret
his nibs (her nibs)

A mock title that is used to refer to a self-important person, especially who is demanding and tyrannical

Name and shame

To publicly say that an individual or organization has done something wrong or illegal 

touch base (with someone)

Used in a situation in which someone talks briefly with another to find out what he or she thinks about something.
 

call by (a name)

To use a specific name for someone

Grammar and Usage of Label (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)

Verb Forms

  • label (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)
  • labels (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)
  • labelled (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)
  • be labelled (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)
  • be labelling (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)

It is mostly used in the present tense.

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