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What is a big shot?

What is a big shot? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (idiomatic) A person with a reputation of importance or power.
  2. (idiomatic) A rare and significant chance to achieve fame or success.
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The wise old heads would advise him to lay up, but he'd invariably go for the big shot.
He has aimed for the top since his early days, when he set his sights on being a Hollywood big shot.
The flatfoot takes Fred's side, since Fred looks like a big shot, though Fred only wants to smooth things over.
Branco rocked Gatti with a big shot and the battle moved into the ropes as Gatti clinched.
Mainly production and promotions, but my real calling was on air, so one day somebody gave me my big shot doing overnights.
As usual, this big shot walked away with a slick profit and a wink, while small investors and company employees took a bath.

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