"legend in one's own lifetime" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} legend in one's own lifetime
  1. (idiomatic) One who achieves great fame while alive. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: legend in one's own time, living legend Derived forms: legend in one's own lunchtime
    Sense id: en-legend_in_one's_own_lifetime-en-noun-tomLUnfO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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