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idiombask/bathe in sb's reflected gloryused in order to say that someone is enjoying the praise, fame, excitement etc that a friend or family member is experiencing, although they are not experiencing it themselves:Golfer Kenny Perry basked happily in the reflected glory of his partner, actor Don Johnson, who attracted hundreds of fans to the tournament.Our family bathed in the reflected glory of having a sister who was going to travel to the other side of the world at such a young age.Note People often just use 'reflected glory' on its ownWhat is it that makes people start fan clubs to their favorite stars; is it addiction, or the chance of reflected glory?
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