a household name

Bedeutung

someone or something that almost everyone has heard of

Jemand oder etwas, das fast jeder kennt.

Beispiele

1. 1Ten years ago nobody knew her, but now the singer is a household name.
2. 2The company became a household name after its funny adverts appeared on TV.
3. 3After winning the baking show, Leo became a household name and was recognised in every shop.
4. 4Even my grandparents know the app now; it has become a household name.
5. 5Is he really a household name, or have only people in the music business heard of him?

Grammatik

Zählbar: a household name, household names. Steht meist nach be oder become.