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
GwendolynGWEN-də-lin (English)Welsh, English
Knight[nait]
Valeriavah-LE-ryah (Italian), bah-LE-ryah (Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Romanian, German, Ancient Roman
Wybert-Medieval English
Mabon-Welsh, Welsh Mythology
KrisnaKREES-nahIndonesian