big shots (Meaning)

big shots

an important person, a person of consequence or prominence

The mayor was escorted by a retinue of big shots to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Despite his humble beginnings, the once-unknown entrepreneur quickly became one of the big shots in the industry.
The big shots of the corporate world met at a luxurious resort to discuss their latest acquisitions.
The movie star's big shots bodyguard loomed over the paparazzi, preventing them from getting too close.
The small-town lawyer was out of his league when he faced off against the big shots from the city.
The little girl's eyes widened in awe as she watched the big shots walk by in their sleek suits.
The company's big shots were so disconnected from the employees that they didn't realize the company was on the brink of collapse.
The young inventor presented his prototype to the big shots, hoping to secure funding for his innovative idea.
The big shots of the tech world were always one step ahead of the competition, leaving their rivals in the dust.
The former big shot had fallen from grace and was now reduced to living in a modest apartment.

an important person, a person of consequence or prominence

kings, heavies, big leaguers, wheels, lions, heavyweights, big wheels, major leaguers, big guns, heavy hitters

nonentities, zeroes, subordinates,shrimp, zeros, shrimps, nobodies, lightweights, obscurities, zilches

The mayor was escorted by a retinue of big shots to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Despite his humble beginnings, the once-unknown entrepreneur quickly became one of the big shots in the industry.

The big shots of the corporate world met at a luxurious resort to discuss their latest acquisitions.

The movie star's big shots bodyguard loomed over the paparazzi, preventing them from getting too close.