Meaning of big shot | Babel Free
Definitions
- A person with a reputation of importance or power.
- A rare and significant chance to achieve fame or success.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, shot.
Examples
“They stopped traffic so some big shot and his entourage could have the whole road to themselves.”
“her one big shot at the brass ring”
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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