big shot

/B IH1 G SH AA1 T/
noun
  1. 1

    A person with a reputation of importance or power.

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

  2. 2

    A rare and significant chance to achieve fame or success.

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