household name
Speech parts
1. household name - Noun
2. household name - Phrase
Meaning
A brand name that is well known to the great majority of households.
A genericized trademark.
A very well-known public figure.
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Nobody else was such a household name in Jewish political life at home and abroad in Europe as little old me.
Models now need to promote themselves, think like businesswomen and diversify their careers by doing other things. Chances are very slim that a mere model will become a household name today.
It really is quite remarkable that Darfur has become a household name. I am gratified that's the case.
Cliff Stearns talks about what he did to Planned Parenthood, making Solyndra a household name - why didn't he do this sooner? Why didn't he see it coming? It's the oversight committee, not the hindsight committee.
I guess people recognize me, but I'm not a household name. Two out of every five people who come up to me know my name. The one thing I don't want is to be followed by paparazzi.
Look at 'American Idol,' which I don't look at. Those winners haven't become household names except for Jennifer Hudson, and she was a reject. You can't aim to be a household name. You just have to be successful.