|
#1
13-Dec-2006, 15:21
| |||
| |||
 Big shot 'he turned out to be a rich man, a big shot executive' What does 'big shot' mean?. I didn't find it's meaning in the dictionary...Is the term used correctly here and is it used often? Many thanks |
|
#2
13-Dec-2006, 15:26
| ||||
| ||||
 Re: Big shot It is slang. It means a powerful authoritative figure, especially in business. |
 |
| Bookmarks |
| Tags |
| big, shot |
« Previous Thread
|
Next Thread »
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
Linear Mode
| |
Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| a mean cold shot | polaris | Ask a Teacher | 7 | 15-Jun-2006 20:35 |
| Old Skull Shot? | oldman2 | Ask a Teacher | 4 | 24-Nov-2005 18:01 |
| "one shot deal" | carla guaraldi | Ask a Teacher | 1 | 22-Jun-2005 02:41 |
| Understanding these sayings: Have a shot at, Have a crack at, have a go at... | english-learner | Ask a Teacher | 6 | 07-Apr-2005 06:46 |
| Miss one's shot? | NewHope | Ask a Teacher | 3 | 17-Sep-2004 08:58 |
All times are GMT. The time now is 03:49.
