big shot

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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

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

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

He was tired of being the fixer, making certain the assignment went off on schedule in order to maintain Archie’s big shot reputation.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier