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.
See also: legend, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hortense[hɔ:'tens]
Maalik-Arabic
Binyaminbee-nyah-MEEN (Jewish)Hebrew, Arabic, Biblical Hebrew
Teresa[tə'ri:zə]
Narcisse-French
Robrecht-Dutch