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Meaning of big-timer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A major player in the field in question: someone who is in the big time

Examples

“The small-timers, as he put ⟳ it, kept their currency in their homes, in safes, in false ceilings, under beds. When necessary, our tax people know ⟳ where to look ⟳. The big-timers, however, use ⟳ Swiss banks.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

big-toe nail big-wig big, fat, hairy deal Big5 biga Biga-a

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