big shot
Example Sentences
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He likes to be the big shot and the center of attention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
On “Father Figure,” Swift sings about a big shot taking a “protégé” under their wing—and demanding total loyalty in return.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025
"Not a big shot or having high thoughts of himself. He was back in training and being the same kid."
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025
Like he has so many times against the Lakers, the Nuggets point guard hit the big shot.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2025
If you were a big shot or a celebrity or something, then he was even more nauseating.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
