big shot
Example Sentences
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He likes to be the big shot and the center of attention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
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
As a Cy Young Award-winning rookie pitcher in 1981, Valenzuela forever changed the makeup of the Dodgers’ fan base, but he never behaved as if he was a big shot in the media dining room.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2024
"This is a much-needed and big shot in the arm for women's boxing as it joins the Riyadh Season train which is moving to a greater destination for boxing," promoter Eddie Hearn tells BBC Sport.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024
He straightened the lapels of his bathrobe, a big shot.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
