in name only
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'name' refers to a word or phrase by which a person, thing, or class is known.
مثال
- He is the president in name only; the real power lies with the board of directors.
- The company claims to be a charity, but it is a charity in name only.
- The organization is a union in name only; it does not effectively represent the workers.
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- by title or repute though not in fact “he's a doctor in name only”