Of persons: To be conspicuous or brilliant in ability, character, achievement, or position; to be eminent or distinguished, to excel.

With indefinite article, without modifying adjective: a good or distinguished reputation; personal fame. Now chiefly in to get (also make) oneself a…

intransitive. To shine or be conspicuous with brilliancy of character, splendour of position or talents, grandeur, renown. Also with out.

To be at the height of fame or excellence; to be in one's bloom or prime. Also in weaker sense, used in past tense of a person to indicate that his…

intransitive. figurative. Of a person, a person's reputation, etc.: to be much mentioned or repeated; to be celebrated or renowned.

to fame it: to become famous.

to make a noise in the world: to achieve general notoriety or renown.

Conspicuous appearance. In phrase to make (familiarly to cut) a figure. To occupy a conspicuous or distinguished position; to play a prominent or…

to set the Thames on fire: to do something (impossibly) marvellous or impressive; to work wonders; to distinguish oneself. Also as the type of an…

intransitive. To perform as a star (star, n.1 4c); to take a leading role in a play, film, etc.; (originally) to tour as the star of a theatre…

intransitive. To be a ‘lion’.

With indefinite article, without modifying adjective: a good or distinguished reputation; personal fame. Now chiefly in to get (also make) oneself a…