big shot

See also: bigshot

English

Alternative forms

bigshot, big-shot

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Noun

big shot (plural big shots)

(idiomatic) A person with a reputation of importance or power.
Synonyms: bigwig; see also Thesaurus:important person

They stopped traffic so some big shot and his entourage could have the whole road to themselves.
(idiomatic) A rare and significant chance to achieve fame or success.
her one big shot at the brass ring
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big,‎ shot.

Descendants

→ Macanese: tiro-grandi (calque)

Translations

person with reputation or importance — see big cheese

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