legend in one's own lunchtime
One whose fame is insignificant, fleeting or imaginary.
A legend in his own lunchtime, Bulwer-Lytton became renowned for penning exceptionally bad prose...
legend
UK /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ US /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/
noun 5verb 1name 1
Definitions
noun
1
The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).
As a child she had nothing to read but the legends of early Christian martyrs.
2
An unrealistic story depicting past events.
The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis.
3
An unrealistic story depicting past events.
the legend of Robin Hood
4
An unrealistic story depicting past events.
The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story.
5
An unrealistic story depicting past events.
According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa.
If the documents are needed to establish "a light legend," meaning a superficial cover story, no steps are taken to make sure that if someone calls the college or motor vehicle department, the name on the document will be registered.
verb
1
To tell or narrate; to recount.
Nor ladie's wanton love , nor wand'ring knight, Legend I out in rymes all richly dight
name
1
A male given name.
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