Expressions (A–Z)
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A
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Advertising Boycott
The suspension of advertising in a newspaper or certain media outlets by a large...
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B
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Before the ink dries
Figuratively: a very short time after something is published.
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C
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Came out of the printing press
Came to light; was published after being printed.
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Can I touch you?
Humorously: You are very famous. A response to someone who became famous or is t...
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G
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Gained a reputation/ to become famous/ to win a reputation/ to be famed
His name became known; he became famous. (Monita in Latin means a coin. Monitin...
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H
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He has earned a reputation
See: “He has earned a reputation.”
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He trod upon his star
Succeeded in his deeds. Became renowned for good (his star strengthened).
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His name spread far and wide, he gained a reputation, his name became renowned/ to become famous/ to attain worldwide fame
To become widely known; to gain a reputation.
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L
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Living Legend
A term for a person who attains fame or renown during their lifetime due to extr...
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M
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Man of society (woman of society)
A person who is socially involved. Or: a person famous in the media for matters...
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