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The idiom "take name in vain" means to use someone's name, especially a respected or revered one, disrespectfully or irreverently. It implies that the person's reputation or honor has been damaged by being associated with something negative or offensive.


The idiom "bone to pick" is used when someone wants to argue or fight about a particular issue or topic. It suggests that the speaker has a specific complaint or grievance that they want to discuss and resolve.

The idiom "not playing with a full deck" is used to describe someone who is not acting sensibly or rationally. It implies that the person is behaving in an irrational or unpredictable manner, often by making mistakes or poor decisions.