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What's he mean by "reputation" and when's it used like this?

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Rebecca

He means a certain image and way people perceive him. Perhaps due to his behavior, actions, or characteristics. This can be used if something or someone is known for something - they have a "reputation." Usually in the negative sense, or one that isn't true to who someone is. "Rep" is also an informal shortened form of "reputation" that is often used. Ex: She's got a reputation for breaking people's hearts. Ex: You're giving this place a bad rep by bad-mouthing it. => "bad mouthing" means talking poorly of bad of something Ex: I have a reputation of being a good person to uphold by participating in all these charity events.

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