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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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As usual, this big shot walked away with a slick profit and a wink, while small investors and company employees took a bath.
Nicolas is a big shot, who knows how to easily make everything out of nothing.
He has aimed for the top since his early days, when he set his sights on being a Hollywood big shot.
People think I think I'm a big shot, but I've always tried to inspire them.
Mainly production and promotions, but my real calling was on air, so one day somebody gave me my big shot doing overnights.
Such a reform process would be a win-win proposition for the EU and Turkey and a big shot in the arm for the accession process.

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