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
SteffenSHTE-fen (Low German)Low German, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch
Darleen[da:'li:n]
Ramaz-Georgian
MÁIreMOI-raIrish
MatleenaMAHT-le:-nahFinnish
CornÉLio-Portuguese