legend in own time
a legend in (one's) own time
A person who has an extraordinary level of fame or reputation while they are still alive. The singer has made such a huge impact on the world of blues that she's come to be a legend in her own time.
See also: legend, own, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
legend in one's own (life)time
Fig. someone who is very famous and widely known for doing something special. The young golfer became a legend in his own lifetime.
See also: legend, own, time
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- a legend in (one's) own lifetime
- a legend in (one's) own time
- a legend in their own lifetime
- a living legend
- legend
- lifetime
- big name
- big-name
- have the blues
- blue note