单词 | to make a noise in the world |
释义 | > as lemmasto make a noise in the world c. to make a noise in the world: to achieve general notoriety or renown. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > fame or renown > famous or eminent person > be or become eminent [verb (intransitive)] shinec900 to get (also make) oneself a nameOE blazea1387 flourisha1387 resound1562 to fame ita1625 to make a noise in the world1662 to make (familiarly to cut) a figure1691 to set the Thames on fire1720 star1815 lionize1834 to make a name for oneself1997 1662 E. Stillingfleet Origines Sacræ ii. ii. §6 Their Hieroglyphical and mystical Learning hath made the greatest noise in the world, and hath the least of substance in it. 1685 Bp. G. Burnet Let. from Rome in Trav. (1687) ii. 42 Those publick scandals that make a noise in the World. a1719 J. Addison Dialogues Medals in Wks. (1721) I. i. 438 Such persons as have made a noise in the world. 1751 Earl of Orrery Remarks Swift (1752) 191 The first of these, The Tale of a Tub, has made much noise in the world. 1825 J. H. Payne Mazeppa in America's Lost Plays (1940) V. 201 I want to make a noise in the world, to astonish 'em all. I want the whole castle to be in commotion. 1846 J. H. Ingraham Young Artist & Bold Insurgent v. 26 I wonder who this young American painter can be, who makes so much noise in the world. 1896 H. B. Stowe Minister's Wooing 115 Our views appear to be making a noise in the world. Everything is preparing for your volumes. 1969 B. Head When Rain Clouds Gather xii. 185 The Solomons made the most noise in the world, hopping from one international conference to another. 1991 G. Burn Alma Cogan (1992) vi. 105 It's..the ones whose careers still have some heat under them, who are currently making some noise in the world. < as lemmas |
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