big shot

IPA/bˈɪɡ ʃˈɒt/
IPA/bˈɪɡ ʃˈɑːt/

big shot — idiom

1. someone with power or a high position who can influence decisions, often in a wa

1.慣用語B2
釋義

someone with power or a high position who can influence decisions, often in a way that makes other people feel impressed or slightly annoyed

例句

After the merger, Tuan acted like a big shot in every meeting.

act like a big shot

Aoi became a local big shot after opening three successful restaurants.

a local big shot

同義詞
  • VIP

    more neutral; stresses importance or special treatment, not attitude

  • big cheese

    similarly informal, but a little more playful and old-fashioned

  • top dog

    stronger; suggests the person is the most powerful one in the group

反義詞
  • nobody

    someone with no influence or social importance

  • small fry

    informal; someone low in rank or importance

文法句型

a big shot in [field]

the big shots at [place]

act like a big shot

用法筆記

Usually refers to a person with influence in a company, industry, or political group. It often carries a mildly mocking tone, especially when the person is acting proud or expecting special treatment.

常見錯誤

❌She is a big shot teacher at the school.
✅She is a big shot in the school district.
💡big shot is usually a noun, not a normal adjective before another noun.
❌He became big shot of the bank.
✅He became a big shot at the bank.
💡use an article, and the phrase often follows 'at' or 'in' to name the group.