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
Merve-Turkish
Asia (1)AY-zhə (English), AH-zyah (Italian)English (Modern), Italian (Modern)
Vicente[vi'senti]
Lilita-Latvian
Sung-Hyunsung-hyunKorean
Vulfgang-Ancient Germanic