a legend in (one's) own lunchtime



a legend in (one's) own lunchtime

A person who affects or believes him- or herself to be of greater importance or notoriety than is actually the case. A humorous, ironic twist on the phrase "a legend in one's own lifetime." The assistant manager acts as if she's the only one keeping the company together. She's a regular legend in her own lunchtime.
See also: legend, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tyriqtie-REEKAfrican American (Modern)
Sanyi-Hungarian
Maximilianmahk-see-MEE-lee-ahn (German), mak-si-MIL-ee-ən (English), mak-si-MIL-yən (English)German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
PitterPIT-tər (Limburgish)Frisian, Limburgish
DaynaDAY-nəEnglish
LÁSzlÓLAHS-loHungarian