Meanings
How to pronounce "big shot":
AU
A person with a reputation of importance or power.
Example: "They stopped traffic so some big shot and his entourage could have the whole road to themselves."
A rare and significant chance to achieve fame or success.
Example: "her one big shot at the brass ring"
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, shot.
Example Sentences
1
She thinks she's a big shot just because she won a small award.
2
He struts around the office like a big shot, but he's really just a paper pusher.
3
The new CEO is a big shot in the business world.
4
Don't let his arrogance fool you, he's not really a big shot.
5
She acts like a big shot, but she's still new to the industry.
