Have your/somebody’s name on it

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phrase

To say that something belongs to or is reserved for a specific person.

Don't touch this cake, it has your brother's name on it.
Visual representation of "have your/somebody’s name on it" - To say that something belongs to or is reserved for a specific person.

Often appears as...

  • this seat has your name on it
  • this gift has your name on it

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Exclusivity Emphasis

Highlights that an item or opportunity is exclusively intended for a particular person, not to be shared.

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I saved the last piece of pie; it has your name on it.
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Literal Use

Sometimes used literally when an item is physically labeled with a person’s name.

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Here's your uniform; it actually has your name on it.
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Not Transferable

Used to convey that the transfer or exchange of something is not appropriate as it's meant for someone specific.

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This invitation has your name on it, so I can't go in your place.
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