hero

culture hero

A person, either real or mythical, who embodies or is seen as the foundation of the cultural values or achievements of a society, group of people, or period of time. Karl Marx became both a villain to those opposed to Communist ideology and a culture hero for those who embraced the ideals of Socialism. Mythical figures such as Cúchulainn and historical figures like Brian Boru have long been held as culture heroes in Ireland.
See also: culture, hero

every inch a/the (something)

Fully and completely something; something in every detail. The designer will understand if you want to make more changes—he is every inch a professional. Wow, your costume is great! You look every inch the old Hollywood starlet.
See also: every, inch

go from zero to hero

To change an outcome, one's situation, or oneself from being particularly unsuccessful, negative, unfortunate, or unpopular to being especially successful, positive, fortunate, or popular. After his parents won the lottery, John went from zero to hero in his high school overnight. With computer programming becoming an increasingly in-demand skill, many who might have been picked on in high school are now going from zeros to heroes.
See also: go, hero, zero

hero

slang Heroin. Yeah, I smoke pot every now and then, but hero? No thanks, man.

hero (sandwich)

A sandwich served on a long roll of bread, typically six inches to several feet in length, filled with a variety of ingredients including meat, cheese, and vegetables. Primarily heard in US. This restaurant across the road from our office makes the best hero sandwich in the city. I've gotten to where I go there two or three times a week for lunch. I'm ordering a few four-foot heroes for the party this weekend, so if you have any food allergies, let me know before tomorrow.
See also: hero

hero of the underworld

slang Heroin. Yeah, I smoke pot every now and then, but hero of the underworld? No thanks, man.
See also: hero, of

unsung hero

Someone or something that provides a great benefit, has done very good work, has performed some heroic deed or function, etc., but has not received the credit or recognition they deserve. It's the volunteers who are the real unsung heroes of this event. They're the ones who put in countless hours without pay to ensure that everything runs smoothly from beginning to end. The company is known for their expensive smart devices, but its their subscription-based cloud storage that has been their real unsung hero, responsible for over 45% of their annual profit for the last four years.
See also: hero, unsung
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

unsung hero

Fig. a hero who has gotten no praise or recognition. The time has come to recognize all the unsung heroes of the battle for low-cost housing.
See also: hero, unsung
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

every ˌinch a/the ˈleader, ˈstar, ˈhero, etc.

a leader, star, hero, etc. in every way; completely a leader, star, hero, etc: She is every inch a movie star. That horse looks every inch a winner. He looked every inch the romantic hero.
See also: every, inch
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

hero (of the underworld)

n. heroin. Don says he knows the hero of the underworld well.
See also: hero, of

hero

verb
See hero of the underworld

submarine

1. and sub and hoagy and torpedo and grinder and poor boy and hero n. a long sandwich containing many different foods. (Sometimes many feet long. It is cut into smaller segments for serving a group. Usually contains sliced meats and cheese, as well as tomatoes and onions. Terms vary depending on where you are in the country.) He ordered a submarine, but he couldn’t finish it.
2. n. a large marijuana cigarette. Look at the size of that sub!
3. n. [menstrual] tampon. My God! I’m out of submarines!

hero

verb
See submarine
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

unsung heroes

Individuals not famous or celebrated as they deserve to be. Unsung alludes to the long epic poems of Homer and Virgil, which celebrated the heroes of Greece and Troy. Indeed, a version of the term, which dates from the late seventeenth century, appears in Alexander Pope’s translation of Homer’s Iliad—“Unwept, unhonour’d, uninterrid he lies!”—words picked up a century later by Sir Walter Scott in one of his most famous poems, “The Lay of the Last Minstrel” (1805): “And, doubly dying, shall go down To the vile dust, from whence he sprung, Unwept, unhonour’d, and unsung.”
See also: hero, unsung
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • culture hero
  • God's gift
  • God's gift to
  • God's gift to (something)
  • God's gift to something
  • tooth fairy
  • rise from the ashes
  • Faustian bargain
  • speak the same language
  • speak/talk the same/a different language
References in periodicals archive
President Fidel Ramos on March 28, 1993, created the National Heroes Committee, which was tasked to recommend Filipino nationals as heroes 'in recognition of their sterling character and remarkable achievement for the country,' according to the National Committee for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
He also reaffirmed his administration's commitment to create an environment, where all Filipinos are heroes in their own rights, regardless of ethnicity, political affiliation, religious belief, educational attainment, or financial capability.
President Rodrigo Duterte declared National Heroes Day as a holiday across the country.
The following partnerships have been forged this month with these new 'heroes': Army Navy's' Limited Edition Canteen for P600 (available from Aug.
Since 2011, Rooter Hero has been committed to providing plumbing and drain services.
Under his leadership, Hero MotoCorp achieved the coveted title of World's No.
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It also looks like the GoPro Hero 7 will feature the same type of camera setup that's on the Hero 6.
On the basis of these 'measures', they came up with a list of who should be declared as national heroes:
* 257 Heroes Served: Kristy Van Lanen, affiliate lending specialist - De Pere, WI
The 2017 National Hero Spotlight Award given to the Colorado Nurses Association is to recognize excellence and professionalism in nursing.
OUR FORCES HERO Honouring an outstanding serviceman or woman.
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The awards include health and wellbeing hero, education and training hero, environment hero, youth heroes, adult heroes, strengthening communities hero, community worker and outstanding achievement hero.