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- a legend in (one's) own lunchtime
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.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Kerberos | | - | Greek Mythology |
Briseida | | - | Literature |
Karp | | KAHRP | Russian |
Conor | | KAHN-ər (English) | Irish, English, Irish Mythology |
Giuliana | | joo-LYAH-nah | Italian |
Selena | | - | Spanish, Russian, Greek Mythology (Latinized) |