big shot
nounmasculineinformal/fiɡuˈɾɐ̃ũ/low
fi·gu·rão
Definition
An individual who stands out due to their importance, influence, or appearance, often with a connotation of ostentation or pretension.
At the party, all the big shots were at the main table.
He acts like a big shot, but he has no real authority.
Common collocations
society big shotlocal big shotact like a big shot
Etymology
Derivado de 'figura', com sufixo aumentativo '-ão'.