Claim to fame
noun
The thing someone or something is known for.
The local bakery's claim to fame is their world-famous apple pie.
Often appears as...
- world-famous claim to fame
- commercial success is her claim to fame
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The thing someone or something is known for.
The local bakery's claim to fame is their world-famous apple pie.
Often appears as...
- world-famous claim to fame
- commercial success is her claim to fame
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Positive
Someone's claim to fame can be unexpected or trivial, not always prestigious or admirable.
His claim to fame was being the loudest snorer in the hostel.
Pro Tip 2/3Can Be Past
The phrase often refers to past achievements or records that no longer hold.
Her claim to fame was winning a national chess championship as a child.
Pro Tip 3/3Irony Usage
It can be used ironically to mock something that is not very impressive.
His claim to fame is eating 50 hotdogs at once, if you can call that fame.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Positive
Someone's claim to fame can be unexpected or trivial, not always prestigious or admirable.
His claim to fame was being the loudest snorer in the hostel.
Pro Tip 2/3Can Be Past
The phrase often refers to past achievements or records that no longer hold.
Her claim to fame was winning a national chess championship as a child.
Pro Tip 3/3Irony Usage
It can be used ironically to mock something that is not very impressive.
His claim to fame is eating 50 hotdogs at once, if you can call that fame.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Positive
Someone's claim to fame can be unexpected or trivial, not always prestigious or admirable.
His claim to fame was being the loudest snorer in the hostel.
Pro Tip 2/3Can Be Past
The phrase often refers to past achievements or records that no longer hold.
Her claim to fame was winning a national chess championship as a child.
Pro Tip 3/3Irony Usage
It can be used ironically to mock something that is not very impressive.
His claim to fame is eating 50 hotdogs at once, if you can call that fame.
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