big cheese
Definitions
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
Equivalents
Examples
“He’ll be meeting with the big cheese first thing tomorrow, to present⟳ his proposal.”
“I know⟳. But it's his ship now, his command; he's in charge, he's the boss, the head man, the top dog, the big cheese, the head honcho, number⟳ one...”
“If not for all these bills and taxes, our income would more than suffice. I feel⟳ like⟳ a real big cheese, until everybody takes a slice!”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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