Live up to his name
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Would anyone explain the meaning of "live up to his name" in the following context? I looked up on an online dictionary, which just defines the meanings of "live up to" but I am not sure I understand.
However, Mr. Rock lives up to his name and opposes the agency plan. Instead, he insists that his seven-year-old son Timmy should appear in the ads and sell his metal buildings.
Live up to his name = carry out his determinaton?
live up to
1. To live or act in accordance with: lived up to their parents' ideals.2. To prove equal to: a new technology that did not live up to our expectations.3. To carry out; fulfill: lived up to her end of the bargain. https://www.thefreedictionary.com/live+up+to Thanks!Top answer
"Mr. e. in a way that you would expect from his name.
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- in a way that you would expect from his name.
- "his name" could be referring to his reputation, or it could be referring to the word "rock" having connotations of toughness or intransigence.
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"Mr. Rock lives up to his name" means that Mr Rock acts in accordance with his name, i.e. in a way that you would expect from his name. "his name" could be referring to his reputation, or it could be referring to the word "rock" having connotations of toughness or intransigence.
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