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

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

Jokic, unafraid to make the right pass, and Westbrook, unafraid to take the big shot, combined to make the play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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 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