big shot

Example Sentences

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Would they play big shots and find ways to get out?

From BBC

Reaves had 25 points, eight assists and six rebounds and also hit big shots to block the Bucks’ comeback, while Ayton had 20 points and 10 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Gorringe is shaking hands with a bunch of big shots, and now he’s going down to talk to the workmen.

From Literature

Which Wall Street big shots Eisman had insulted was a matter of which Wall Street big shots’ presence Eisman was allowed into.

From Literature

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