monstre sacré
/ˌmɒnstrə ˈsakreɪ/ /mɔ̃str sakreɪ/noun
A striking or eccentric public figure; a person of controversial renown, especially in the world of entertainment.
Origin
1950s; earliest use found in The Manchester Guardian. From French monstre sacré, lit. ‘sacred monster’ from monstre + sacré.
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