a legend in (one's) own mind



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a legend in (one's) own mind

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 mind.
See also: legend, mind, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Everett['evərit]
Regula-German (Swiss), Late Roman
YrjÖUYR-yuuFinnish
Yvonneee-VON (French), i-VAWN (English), ee-VAWN (German)French, English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Shun (2)shoonJapanese
GottliebGAWT-leepGerman