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big shot



ADJECTIVE
important, famous
Synonyms


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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

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

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

"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

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




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