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
Liloulee-LOOFrench
Salvatoresahl-vah-TO-reItalian
Ramazan-Turkish
KrystenKRIS-tinEnglish (Modern)
Ragnhildur-Icelandic
AlenAHL-en (Croatian)Croatian, Slovene