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big shot

The correct spelling is big shot.

How to pronounce big shot

noun

Say it like: Big- sh-ot

The correct spelling is big shot. A person with a reputation of importance or power. For example: "They stopped traffic so some big shot and his entourage could have the whole road to themselves."

Usage Examples

They stopped traffic so some big shot and his entourage could have the whole road to themselves.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A person with a reputation of importance or power.
  2. 2.A rare and significant chance to achieve fame or success.

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