big shot
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big shot

noun \ˈbig-ˌshät\

Definition of BIG SHOT

: a person of consequence or prominence

Examples of BIG SHOT

  1. All the corporate big shots are meeting this afternoon.
  2. a big shot in local politics

First Known Use of BIG SHOT

1929

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