big shot
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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
These days Joel isn’t Anthony or Mama Leone or even Mr. Cacciatore — he’s the big shot who owns the medical center, not to mention whatever else is available on Sullivan Street.
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
“It’s a big shot in the arm,” manager Dave Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025
“You think you’re a big shot, don’t you?”
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
