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
He likes to be the big shot and the center of attention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
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
Once again, a big shot for the rookie.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
He had sat here for two years watching Archie play his silly games with kids, having Archie act the big shot as if he ran the show.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
