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Success - Fame

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

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in the public eye

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

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big name

used to refer to someone who is very successful and widely recognized

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flavor of the month

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

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to hit the big time

to experience a sudden rise to fame and glory

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to make a name for oneself

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

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to make it big

to reach a great level of fame and success

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to put somebody or something on the map

to make someone or something become renowned

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to clear one's name

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

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talk of the town

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

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to save face

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

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in the spotlight

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

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to unring the bell

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

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big fish in a small pond

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

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to have the world at one's feet

to be highly successful and popular

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