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take in vain

/teɪk ɪn veɪn/

الترجمة: استخدام اسم شخص ما أو اسم الله دون احترام أو تبجيل، أو ذكره عبثًا وبطريقة لا تليق.

مدخل واحد

phrase

/teɪk ɪn veɪn/C1formal
  • arاستخدام اسم شخص ما أو اسم الله دون احترام أو تبجيل، أو ذكره عبثًا وبطريقة لا تليق.

To use someone's name disrespectfully, irreverently, or without proper respect, often in a casual or blasphemous manner.

  1. Use a name disrespectfullyB2formal

    To use someone's name, especially a deity's, in a disrespectful or irreverent manner.

    arاستعمال الاسم باطلًا

    • He was taught never to take the Lord's name in vain.
    • The phrase 'taking in vain' often refers to religious contexts.
    • She felt it was wrong to take her friend's name in vain during an argument.
  2. Use something without proper respectC1formal

    To use a concept, idea, or name in a trivial or disrespectful way.

    arاستخدام بلا احترام

    • The artist felt his work was taken in vain by the critics.
    • They took the principles of democracy in vain by ignoring them.
    • Don't take my advice in vain; I gave it seriously.