Big shot Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈʃɑt
BIG-shot
bˈɪɡ/ /ʃˈɒt
BIG-shot
Definición
A 'big shot' is an informal expression describing someone who is very important or influential, especially in business or politics.
Uso & Matices
Very informal and sometimes slightly sarcastic. Often used to talk about someone with power or prestige, or ironically for someone acting like they're important. Common in phrases like 'He thinks he's a big shot'.
Spanish: pez gordo - persona importantePortuguese (BR): figurão - pessoa importantePortuguese (PT): figurão - pessoa importanteChinese (Simplified): 大人物 - 重要人物Chinese (Traditional): 大人物 - 重要人物Hindi: बड़ा आदमी - महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्तिArabic: شخصية كبيرة - شخص مهمBengali: বড় কর্তা - বড় চক - ক্ষমতাবান ব্যক্তিRussian: большая шишка - важная персонаJapanese: 大物 - 大御所Vietnamese: ông lớn - nhân vật quan trọngKorean: 큰손 - 거물Turkish: ağabey - kodaman - büyük isimUrdu: بڑا آدمی - بڑا نامIndonesian: orang penting - orang berpengaruh
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He became a big shot at the company after his promotion.
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She's a big shot in politics.
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Everyone listens when a big shot speaks.
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Who does he think he is, acting like a big shot?
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Ever since his success, he's been a real big shot around here.
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Don't worry, you don't need to be a big shot to make a difference.
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