legend in one's own lifetime
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Meaning · English
Someone who is famous and admired during their lifetime
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
người nổi tiếng và được ngưỡng mộ trong suốt cuộc đời
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Literally: a legendary figure while still alive
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The rock star was a legend in his own lifetime, selling out stadiums worldwide
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “legend in one's own lifetime” mean?
Someone who is famous and admired during their lifetime Literally: a legendary figure while still alive
Is “legend in one's own lifetime” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.