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
When the big shot came, Stokes had positioned both a mid-on and long-on while Bashir looped up the second slowest wicket-taking delivery by an England bowler this decade.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
Once again, a big shot for the rookie.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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
He always wanted everybody to go back to their own room and shut up when he was finished being the big shot.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
