the toast of (the town)



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the toast of (the town)

Someone who is especially well-liked, regarded, or admired in a certain place. The young entrepreneur's new tech innovation has made him the toast of the town in Silicon Valley. I hope you enjoy being the toast of London now, because such fame is always fleeting.
See also: of, toast

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SextusSEKS-tuwsAncient Roman
Hanaehah-nah-eJapanese
JŪLija-Latvian
Ioannis-Greek
Ulyssayoo-LIS-əEnglish (Rare)
Feidhelm-Irish