a heavy hitter



a heavy hitter

  (American)
someone who is powerful and has achieved a lot Have you seen his resumé? He's a real heavy hitter.
See also: heavy, hitter

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HÉLÈNee-LENFrench
SÌOltach-Scottish
Mongkut-Thai
Hamnet-English (Archaic)
Shannon['ʃænən]
Leon[lei'əun]