English Explanatory Dictionary

kill your heroes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. One should not idolize specific people (particularly celebrities), as this will distort one's perception of those one idolizes.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-kill your heroes.wav

Word forms

kill your heroes

Etymology

Perhaps influenced by kill your darlings.

Synonyms

kill your idols
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