Big Gun (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
Examples
- The CEO of the company is a big gun in the tech industry and his endorsement can make or break a startup.
- As a renowned scientist, she's a big gun in her field and her research is widely cited.
- He thinks he's a big gun just because he's a friend of the president, but really he's just a self-important nobody.
- The billionaire investor is a big gun in the world of finance and his opinions are closely watched by market analysts.
- The famous actress is a big gun in Hollywood and her presence in a movie can guarantee its commercial success.