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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