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Definition |
to damage someone's reputation with
insulting remarks |
Examples |
1) The rival company is trying to throw mud at
our product by spreading false rumors. 2) The celebrity was
caught in a scandal, and the tabloids were quick to
throw mud at her. |
Etymology |
The phrase is believed to have its origins
in the practice of hurling mud at individuals as a means of insulting or
abusing them. |
Synonyms |
defame someone, smear someone, cast
aspersions on someone |
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