(the) man/woman of the hour

(the) man/woman of the hour

A person currently being celebrated, honored, or admired by others, especially for a recent victory, accomplishment, or other cause for celebration. Janet was woman of the hour at the office after securing the biggest customer their business had ever had. Ruth: "Hey, what's going on here?" Dave: "It's a surprise birthday party for you, Ruth! You're the woman of the hour!"
See also: hour, man, of, woman
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (the) man of the moment
  • man of the moment
  • the man, woman, etc. of the moment
  • (the) woman of the moment
  • go to (one's) head
  • go to head
  • go to one's head
  • go to your head
  • golden ticket
  • be the toast of (some place)