Success - Fame

Master English idioms regarding fame, like "talk of the town" and "save face".

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in the public eye [phrase]

used to describe someone or something that attracts a great deal of public attention

Ex: He has been in the public eye ever since his breakthrough performance .

big name [noun]

a well-known or influential person, especially in a specific field or industry

Ex: Several big names from the music world attended the award show .

flavor of the (month|week) [phrase]

someone or something that manages to attract a lot of attention and popularity for a short period of time

Ex: The new smartphone model is currently the flavor of the week among tech enthusiasts .

to [hit] the big time [phrase]

to experience a sudden rise to fame and glory

Ex: The actor is hitting the big time with his new movie .

to [make] a name for {oneself} [phrase]

to become well-known or respected in a particular field or area through one's achievements or actions

Ex: Angela worked hard to make a name for herself in the fashion industry .

to [make] it big [phrase]

to reach a great level of fame and success

Ex: Michael Jordan made it big as a basketball player .

to [put] {sb/sth} on the map [phrase]

to make a person, place, or thing widely known, often for the first time

Ex: The invention put the company on the map as a global leader .

to [clear] {one's} name [phrase]

to prove someone's innocence or remove suspicion surrounding someone's reputation

Ex: After being accused of theft , John worked hard to clear his name by providing evidence that proved his innocence .

talk of the town [phrase]

something or someone that is currently the subject of a lot of gossip and discussion among the people in a particular community or social circle

Ex: The recent election and its results have been the talk of the town , with people discussing the impact on the community and the country as a whole .

to [save] face [phrase]

to take action or make a statement in order to avoid embarrassment, humiliation, or loss of respect

Ex: He apologized publicly to save face after his mistake .

in the (spotlight|limelight) [phrase]

someone or something that receives a lot of attention by the public

Ex: The social media influencer is in the limelight for their latest viral post .

to [unring] (the|a) bell [phrase]

to undo or reverse something that has already been said or done, particularly when it is impossible to truly forget or ignore its impact or consequences

Ex:

big fish in a small pond [phrase]

someone who is important or influential within a small or limited group, but who may not be as significant or well-known in a larger context

Ex: John was a big fish in a small pond at his old job , but he 's struggling to keep up with the competition at his new company .

to [have] the world at {one's} feet [phrase]

to be highly successful and popular

Ex: As the CEO of the successful tech startup , Max has the world at his feet and is changing the industry with his innovative ideas

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Success	Opportunities	The Road to Success	Achieving Success
Successful People & Things	Improvement	Boost & Enhancement	Fame
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