Claim to fame

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noun

The thing someone or something is known for.

The local bakery's claim to fame is their world-famous apple pie.
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Often appears as...

  • world-famous claim to fame
  • commercial success is her claim to fame

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Colloquial

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Not Always Positive

Someone's claim to fame can be unexpected or trivial, not always prestigious or admirable.

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His claim to fame was being the loudest snorer in the hostel.
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Can Be Past

The phrase often refers to past achievements or records that no longer hold.

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Her claim to fame was winning a national chess championship as a child.
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Irony Usage

It can be used ironically to mock something that is not very impressive.

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His claim to fame is eating 50 hotdogs at once, if you can call that fame.
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