big shot

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English[edit]

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Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

big shot (plural big shots)

  1. (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.
  2. (idiomatic) A rare and significant chance to achieve fame or success.
    her one big shot at the brass ring
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big,‎ shot.

Descendants[edit]

  • → Macanese: tiro-grandi (calque)

Translations[edit]

person with reputation or importance — see big cheese
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