a legend in (one's) own time



a legend in (one's) own time

A person who has an extraordinary level of fame or reputation while he or she is still alive. The singer has made such a huge impact on the world of blues that she's come to be a legend in her own time.
See also: legend, own, time

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chester['tʃestə]
Lowe[ləu]
EmblaEM-blah (Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish)Norse Mythology, Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Aylmer['eimə]
Alick['ælik]
LeaLE-ah (German, Finnish)German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Slovene, Croatian