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Big Fish (Noun)

Meaning

An important influential person; "he thinks he's a big shot"; "she's a big deal in local politics"; "the Qaeda commander is a very big fish".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Usages

  • Colloquialism

Examples

  • The billionaire investor was a big fish in the world of finance, with numerous high-profile deals under his belt.
  • She's a big fish in the tech industry, with her company valued at over a billion dollars.
  • The government official was a big fish in the small town, with everyone knowing his name and seeking his approval.
  • As a renowned scientist, he was a big fish in the academic community, with his research widely cited and respected.
  • The famous actress was a big fish in Hollywood, with her name guaranteeing box office success for any movie she starred in.

Synonyms

  • Big Gun
  • Big Enchilada
  • Head Honcho
  • Big Shot
  • Big Deal
  • Big Wheel
  • Big Cheese

Hypernyms

  • Important Person
  • Personage
  • Influential Person

Hyponyms

  • Knocker
  • Supremo
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