big shot

Example Sentences

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I hope the move to number seven works for him but he is not quite looking like the Stokes that walked out, bossed around, owned the crease and played the big shot.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

"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

"This is Decatur Street, son. Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. The streets talk anyway, but they talk even louder to me," he said like a big shot.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds