legend in one's own lifetime

English

Noun

legend in one's own lifetime

1. (idiomatic) One who achieves great fame while alive.
   • 2013, Monique Frize, Laura Bassi and Science in 18th Century Europe:

     Sophia was also a horticulturist, a healer, a historian, and became something of a legend in her own lifetime.

Synonyms

• living legend

Derived terms

• legend in one's own lunchtime (humorous)