Meaning of big shot | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A person with a reputation of importance or power.
   idiomatic, informal
2. A rare and significant chance to achieve fame or success.
   idiomatic, informal
3. 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”

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