fame

someone's claim to fame

a reason for a person or place to be well known or famous. The town's main claim to fame is that the President was born here. His only claim to fame is that he nearly met Princess Diana. (humorous)

See also: claim

What price [fame/success/victory etc.]?

something that you say which means it is possible that the fame, success etc. that has been achieved was not worth all the suffering it has caused. What price victory when so many people have died to make it possible?

See also: price, success, victory

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someone's claim to fame

the reason why someone is famous. Chan's claim to fame is that he does his own stunts in his movies.

Usage notes: sometimes used of places: The restaurant is Philadelphia's latest claim to fame.

See also: claim