Expression: 'Legend has it that…'

[Tamara]

Hi

Is legend has it just a fixed phrase?

Can it (also) be used with the indefinite article (a legend)?
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[Yankee]

Morning, Tamara.

The format for this expression is fixed and you would not use an article:

Legend/Rumor has it (that) ...

Amy
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[Tamara]

Morning Amy,

Thanks!

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[Torsten]

I think it follows the same pattern like Rumor has it....
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[Tamara]

Yes, Torsten, Amy mentioned the case.

[Alan]

Hi Tamara,

I wouldn't make 'rumour' plural in that expression. To express plural you could say: There are rumours going around that ...

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[Tamara]

Thank you, Alan.
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