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Meanings of be a legend in English

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Usage of be a legend in English
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Surely a midfielder with such a good goalscoring record must be a legend?
The Guardian
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Maurice had always taken the claim to be a legend, and no more.
The rebels of ireland: the dublin saga
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I 'm not sure what else you have to do to be a legend.
The Guardian
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The tale may be a legend, but not an idle one.
Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 12
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He will be a legend, but we want to enjoy him more, Guardiola said.
Independent.ie
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Ian Wright was a great player and will always be a legend for Arsenal.
The Guardian
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He had always wanted to be a legend at school.
Samurai
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If he pulled this off, he'd be a legend overnight.
The Secret Crown (2010)
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I did my job, not too bad, but I don't want to be a legend.
The Guardian
10
Indeed, if the Hall of Fame was for good blokes, Richo would already be a legend.
News.com.au
11
He could be a legend for that alone.
Radio NZ
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Just a chance to be a legend.
Paths not taken
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Now he would be a legend there.
The saint of dragons
14
He may only be a legend.
Wastelands
15
It may be a legend, but the belief in it has carried with it other beliefs which are vital.
Catharine Furze
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Before the tournament he spoke of his desire to be a legend on a par with Pele and Maradona.
The Guardian