big shot
See also: bigshot
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Noun
- (idiomatic) A person with a reputation of importance or power.
- 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
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person with reputation or importance — see big cheese
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