big shot

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Noun

big shot (plural big shots)

1. (idiomatic) A person with a reputation of importance or power.

   They stopped traffic so some big shot and his entourage could have the whole road to themselves.

2. (idiomatic) A rare and significant chance to achieve fame or success.

   her one big shot at the brass ring

Synonyms

• See Thesaurus:important person

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