Meaning of kill your heroes | Babel Free

Definitions

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

informal, often, sarcastic

Examples

“Daevid believes the visa problem that removed him so abruptly from The Soft Machine in late August 1967 probably accelerated an inevitable split. He believes his role in the band was that of catalyst — and, as he notes, you've got to kill your heroes.”

“Kill your heroes, stop doing it harder.”

“My Castor: Remember what Uncle Hemlock says: "Kill your heroes."”

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