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

“It’s a big shot in the arm,” Roberts said of Kershaw pregame, before Sasaki went on the injured list.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

"This is a much-needed and big shot in the arm for women's boxing as it joins the Riyadh Season train which is moving to a greater destination for boxing," promoter Eddie Hearn tells BBC Sport.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024

I think it's because sometimes when he plays, he sounds like the kind of guy that won't talk to you unless you're a big shot.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger