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
Ieronimus-Late Roman
Tirtzah-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Talon-English (Modern)
SiriSEE-ree (Swedish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
PÀL-Scottish
Garnette-English (Rare)