fame

15 minutes of fame

A brief period of celebrity or notoriety. The term was coined by artist Andy Warhol. Jane had her 15 minutes of fame when she appeared on the nightly news broadcast.

claim to fame

The reason why someone or something is famous or well-known. I've heard that name before—what's his claim to fame? Jeff's big claim to fame is being on that reality show for one episode.

See also: claim, fame

house of ill fame

A brothel or house of prostitution. Though obviously in decline in recent years, houses of ill fame can still be found in the seedier parts of the city.

house of ill repute

euphemism A place where prostitutes are available for hire; a brothel. Please don't tell me that the media got a picture of the senator leaving a house of ill repute over the weekend. Though obviously in decline in recent years, houses of ill repute can still be found in the seedier parts of the city.

What price (something)?

A question indicating one's doubt that an achievement is or was worth the cost in terms of the problems it has led to or the sacrifices that it required. Most commonly seen in the phrase "What price fame?" When you have to have a security detail just to go to the grocery store, you have to ask: What price fame? What price wealth, when you sell out everything you believe in along the way?

house of ill repute

and house of ill fame

Euph. a house of prostitution. The sign says "Health Club," but everyone knows it's a house of ill repute. He made a lot of money by running a house of ill fame.

someone's claim to fame

someone's reason for being well-known or famous. Her claim to fame is that she can recite the entire works of Shakespeare.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

a claim to fame

COMMON A person or place's claim to fame is something quite important or interesting that they have done or that is connected with them. Barbara Follett's greatest claim to fame is that she taught Labour MPs how to look good on television. The town's ancient castle was its main claim to fame.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

claim to fame

a reason for being regarded as unusual or noteworthy (often used when the reason cited is comical, bizarre, or trivial).

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what price —?

1 used to ask what has become of something or to suggest that something has or would become worthless. 2 used to state that something seems unlikely.

1 1991 New Scientist What price modern medicine with its reliance on the prescription pad, and the slavish devotion to pills?

ˌclaim to ˈfame

(often humorous) one thing that makes a person or place important or interesting: His main claim to fame is that he went to school with the President.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

claim to fame, one's

A characteristic for which a person or thing is particularly noted. For example, describing a bridge player who won several big titles, Alan Truscott wrote, “He had three other claims to fame. His friends knew him as an extraordinary raconteur, and . . . he was addicted to opening the bidding in a three-card major suit and perpetrated outrageous psychic bids” (New York Times, April 13, 2000). This twentieth-century cliché undoubtedly owes its popularity to its rhyme.

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释义	fame 15 minutes of fame A brief period of celebrity or notoriety. The term was coined by artist Andy Warhol. Jane had her 15 minutes of fame when she appeared on the nightly news broadcast. See also: 15, fame, minute, of claim to fame The reason why someone or something is famous or well-known. I've heard that name before—what's his claim to fame? Jeff's big claim to fame is being on that reality show for one episode. See also: claim, fame house of ill fame A brothel or house of prostitution. Though obviously in decline in recent years, houses of ill fame can still be found in the seedier parts of the city. See also: fame, house, ill, of house of ill repute euphemism A place where prostitutes are available for hire; a brothel. Please don't tell me that the media got a picture of the senator leaving a house of ill repute over the weekend. Though obviously in decline in recent years, houses of ill repute can still be found in the seedier parts of the city. See also: house, ill, of, repute What price (something)? A question indicating one's doubt that an achievement is or was worth the cost in terms of the problems it has led to or the sacrifices that it required. Most commonly seen in the phrase "What price fame?" When you have to have a security detail just to go to the grocery store, you have to ask: What price fame? What price wealth, when you sell out everything you believe in along the way? See also: price, what Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. house of ill repute and house of ill fame Euph. a house of prostitution. The sign says "Health Club," but everyone knows it's a house of ill repute. He made a lot of money by running a house of ill fame. See also: house, ill, of, repute someone's claim to fame someone's reason for being well-known or famous. Her claim to fame is that she can recite the entire works of Shakespeare. See also: claim, fame McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. a claim to fame COMMON A person or place's claim to fame is something quite important or interesting that they have done or that is connected with them. Barbara Follett's greatest claim to fame is that she taught Labour MPs how to look good on television. The town's ancient castle was its main claim to fame. See also: claim, fame Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. claim to fame a reason for being regarded as unusual or noteworthy (often used when the reason cited is comical, bizarre, or trivial). See also: claim, fame what price —? 1 used to ask what has become of something or to suggest that something has or would become worthless. 2 used to state that something seems unlikely. 1 1991 New Scientist What price modern medicine with its reliance on the prescription pad, and the slavish devotion to pills? See also: price, what Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˌclaim to ˈfame (often humorous) one thing that makes a person or place important or interesting: His main claim to fame is that he went to school with the President. See also: claim, fame Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary claim to fame, one's A characteristic for which a person or thing is particularly noted. For example, describing a bridge player who won several big titles, Alan Truscott wrote, “He had three other claims to fame. His friends knew him as an extraordinary raconteur, and . . . he was addicted to opening the bidding in a three-card major suit and perpetrated outrageous psychic bids” (New York Times, April 13, 2000). This twentieth-century cliché undoubtedly owes its popularity to its rhyme. See also: claim The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: 15 15 minutes of fame fifteen famous famous for 15 minutes famous for fifteen minutes muggle muggles the dismal science dismal science, the References in periodicals archive The Walk of Fame could go outside the Museum of Liverpool Walk of Fame to mark city heroes; Waterfront site earmarked Post your nomination to Hall of Fame Contest, MailSport, One Central Quay, Glasgow, G3 8DA. WIN tickets for VIP Hall of Fame bash Fame is a fun and entertaining musical, with a surprisingly dark heart. Lycra-clad Fame kids bring back the 80s; REVIEW This is the 10th class of inaugurating inductees into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. This 10th class will be announced at 10 a.m. Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame taking nominations for its 10th class Johnson Controls has an 18-year naming rights deal the with Hall of Fame Village. Gordon Pointe Acquisition agrees to merge \| Fame The Musical runs at Bord Gais theatre until tonight. Famin' hot; Musical based on 1980s show is a huge hit Here, Uy joins us for a quick chat on what to expect at tomorrow's Manila FAME. INSIDER CATCH-UP: CREATIVE DIRECTOR VINCE UY ON WHAT TO EXPECT AT MANILA FAME'S 69TH EDITION For more information on the California Sports Hall of Fame or to purchase tickets and/or media access, please contact the California Sports Hall of Fame at: 2019 California Sports Hall of Fame Induction Webb were chosen to both receive Lifetime Achievement Awards by the selection committee because of their support for the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame and for journalism," said Joe Hight, Hall of Fame director and Edith Kinney Gaylord Endowed Chair of Journalism Ethics at UCO. Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame selects inductees At the age of 16, Powell became Georgie Fame and toured the UK with big names like Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochrane and Joe Brown. Georgie was always set for Fame game... Nostalgia looks back on the career of Leigh-born singer-songwriter and musician who knocked The Beatles off the top spot Michael Butt has also been named the 2019 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate, according to the insurer. Insurance Hall of Fame Inducts AXIS Capital's Chairman AXIS Capital Chairman Butt Inducted into Insurance Hall of Fame AXIS Capital Chairman Butt Inducted into Insurance Hall of Fame [USA], Nov 14 (ANI): Rapper Snoop Dogg is all set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Snoop Dogg to get a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Oh, the machinations of fame! The attention and recognition it serves up leads to one's best life. Sprayed MANILA FAME, the country's premier trade platform for exports and design, will gather the country's best micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from October 19 to 21 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Top design, lifestyle brands take center stage at Manila FAME on Oct. 19-21
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