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a big shot

An important, successful, or influential person. Ever since Jack won the poker tournament, he walks around acting like he's some kind of big shot. Don't forget to dress up for work tomorrow. The company's corporate big shots are coming to visit.

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a big shot/wheel

  (American & Australian informal)

an important or powerful person in a group or organization Mr Madison is a big shot in the world of finance.

See also: big, shot