How to Pronounce "big gun"
expression
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈɡən
BIG-gun
bˈɪɡ/ /ɡˈʌn
BIG-gun
Definition
An important or powerful person, usually in business, politics, or an organization. Sometimes also used to refer to a literal large weapon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈɡən
British English
bˈɪɡ/ /ɡˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIG-gun
UK
BIG-gun
Listen in Context
Tom is a big gun at his law firm.
The company called in a big gun to solve the problem.
When the negotiations got tough, they brought in their big gun.
Everyone knew things were serious when the company's big gun showed up to the meeting.