big shot

Example Sentences

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Later in the chat, a Binance VIP client manager said: “Karry the big shot, haha. Boss Rock has mentioned you before.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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

And Margot Olavarria, who was the original bassist for the Go-Go’s, was a big shot in the scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 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

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