a legend in (one's) own lifetime



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a legend in (one's) own lifetime

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 lifetime.
See also: legend, lifetime, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sharmila-Tamil, Indian, Marathi
Perun-Slavic Mythology
Jeannette[dʒi'net]
AmosAY-məs (English)English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
KistiÑE-Basque
Jola-Polish