big shot
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌbɪɡ ˈʃɒt/
Definition
An important or influential person in a particular organization or field.
Examples
He acts like a big shot just because he manages a small team of three people.
The party was attended by every big shot in the film industry.
She became a big shot in the tech world after launching her successful startup.
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