一举成名 (yī jǔ chéng míng) — to become famous overnight; to achieve instant fame
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'to become famous overnight' from one decisive action or work. Implies sudden, widespread recognition rather than slow, built-up success.
verb
to become famous overnightto achieve instant fame
Examples
- 一举成名，。Tā yīn wèi yì shǒu gē yī jǔ chéng míng, xiàn zài quán guó dōu rèn shi tā.He became famous overnight because of a song, and now the whole country knows him.
- 一举成名。Hěn duō yǎn yuán dōu xī wàng kào yí bù diàn yǐng yī jǔ chéng míng.Many actors hope to become famous overnight with one movie.
- 一举成名。Tā xiě de dì yī běn xiǎo shuō ràng tā yī jǔ chéng míng.Her first novel made her famous overnight.
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