see (one's) name in lights

see (one's) name in lights

To be widely known for one's work or accomplishments; to be very famous and popular. I've always prioritized improving my performance in the game over seeing my name in lights. If you go into this profession with the sole aim of seeing your name in lights, then you're in for a rough ride of it.
See also: lights, name, see
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • about/on your person
  • recommendation
  • Self-praise is no recommendation
  • self-praise is no recommendation (at all)
  • at (one's) fingertips
  • at fingertips
  • at one's fingertips
  • at your fingertips
  • (one's) jig is up
  • at (one's) doorstep