| Main Entry: | tin god |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | popular idol |
Synonyms: |
idol, little tin god, official, paper tiger, sacred cow |
| Main Entry: | hero/heroine |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | brave person; champion |
Synonyms: |
ace, adventurer, celebrity, combatant, conqueror, daredevil, demigod, diva, exemplar, gallant, god, goddess, great person, heavy, ideal, idol, lead, leading person, lion, martyr, model, paladin, person of the hour, popular figure, prima donna, principal, protagonist, saint, star, superstar, tin god, victor, worthy |
| Main Entry: | matinee idol |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | film star |
Synonyms: |
box office gold, favorite, leading lady, leading man, star, star of stage and screen, superstar, tin god |
| Main Entry: | paper tiger |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | powerless person or group |
Synonyms: |
empty suit, hollow man, man of straw, petty tyrant, straw man, tin god |
| Main Entry: | sacred cow |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | valued untouchable |
Synonyms: |
god, goddess, golden calf, hero, idol, object of worship, protected interest, sensitive issue, tin god |
