big-name

big name

1. A person of great importance, fame, success, or reputation in a particular field or area. I would make sure she knows who you are, she's one of the big names in computer design. After the success of his first novel, he instantly became a big name in literary circles.

2. adjective Of great importance, fame, success, or reputation in a particular field or area. Often hyphenated. We've got a lot of big-name singers who perform at our annual charity event.

big-name

verb

See big name

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

big name
make big
make it big
legend
legend in own time
lifetime
a legend in (one's) own lifetime
a legend in (one's) own time
a legend in their own lifetime
a living legend

References in periodicals archive

Ozil, in particular, has been under fire, and his APS350,000-a-week wages could bring in one or two big-name signings in the summer as they attempt to bridge the gap between themselves and the top of the table.

Unai wants to get rid of at least five senior players with Ozil and Mkhitaryan among the high-profile departures

Aldi's products which some big-name brands state look like theirs, are the consumer's preferred choice.

Revealed: The supermarket brands you prefer to big name brands; They surveyed over 2,000 Britons on what grocery products they prefer to buy when shopping

It also shows those 'big-name players' are not actually 'big players' even if they themselves may think they're big names.

Rafa's having desired effect - but is rescue act too late?

"For a big-name manager to come in he's going to make demands and want money.

Steve Howey believes the decision has been made to appoint John Carver as head coach; Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey is convinced Mike Ashley has decided who will boss Magpies next term

"Ole, Stale and Henning were big-name players who left here but failed in British football as managers.

Deila has Scan-do attitude

Viewers are more interested in the content of a programme as opposed to big-name presenters' payments.

Stars' salaries do turn off viewers

The Chancellor is to unveil a Au154 million blitz on big-name global companies and wealthy individuals who dodge tax bills to claw back billions of pounds for the Treasury.

Chancellor to unveil tax blitz on multinationals

PLUS EUROPA ACTION 46,47 Liverpool should have won more convincingly but big-name new signing Cole, sent off against Arsenal on Sunday and convicted of speeding onWednesday, missed a second-half penalty.

POWER OF BABEL; LIVERPOOL...1 TRABZONSPOR....0: Ryan rewards Hodgson with goal, but Cole misses penalty

SUNDERLAND chairman Niall Quinn has promised to take his time to find a big-name manager after Ricky Sbragia kept the club in the Premier League and then stood down.

QUINNWON'T RUSHSEARCH FORNEWBOSS

ALL BLACK Mils Muliaina has emerged as a big-name target for the Blues.

Muliaina heading Blues' wishlist; Arrival of All Black star may see Arms Park exodus

But all good things come to those who wait, according to Friedman, who said big-name tenants will bring more long term security to the landlord, especially chains with corporate signatures, where corporations pay the lease on stores even if the store does not make a profit on that particular month.

A tale of two towns as Westbury reinvents itself

In October, Al-Jazeera announced it had signed its first big-name Western journalist: Sir David Frost.

Al-Jazeera gets English voice in America

Clarke, Robert Silverberg, and many big-name authors.

Galileo's Children

The huge Ropewalk complex will house more than 30 big-name stores in 205,000sqft of retail space - the equivalent to five football pitches.

TOWN'S STUNNING SHOPPING CENTRE REVEALED

As ever there is also a strong showing from big-name Welsh language performers, including pop singer Elin Fflur, 18-piece rock act Estynedig, folk star Huw Chiswell and up and coming rockers Frisviee.

Rockers draw in crowds to Sesiwn

词组	big-name
释义	big-name big name 1. A person of great importance, fame, success, or reputation in a particular field or area. I would make sure she knows who you are, she's one of the big names in computer design. After the success of his first novel, he instantly became a big name in literary circles. 2. adjective Of great importance, fame, success, or reputation in a particular field or area. Often hyphenated. We've got a lot of big-name singers who perform at our annual charity event. See also: big, name Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. big-name verb See big name McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: big name make big make it big legend legend in own time lifetime a legend in (one's) own lifetime a legend in (one's) own time a legend in their own lifetime a living legend References in periodicals archive Ozil, in particular, has been under fire, and his APS350,000-a-week wages could bring in one or two big-name signings in the summer as they attempt to bridge the gap between themselves and the top of the table. Unai wants to get rid of at least five senior players with Ozil and Mkhitaryan among the high-profile departures Aldi's products which some big-name brands state look like theirs, are the consumer's preferred choice. Revealed: The supermarket brands you prefer to big name brands; They surveyed over 2,000 Britons on what grocery products they prefer to buy when shopping It also shows those 'big-name players' are not actually 'big players' even if they themselves may think they're big names. Rafa's having desired effect - but is rescue act too late? "For a big-name manager to come in he's going to make demands and want money. Steve Howey believes the decision has been made to appoint John Carver as head coach; Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey is convinced Mike Ashley has decided who will boss Magpies next term "Ole, Stale and Henning were big-name players who left here but failed in British football as managers. Deila has Scan-do attitude Viewers are more interested in the content of a programme as opposed to big-name presenters' payments. Stars' salaries do turn off viewers The Chancellor is to unveil a Au154 million blitz on big-name global companies and wealthy individuals who dodge tax bills to claw back billions of pounds for the Treasury. Chancellor to unveil tax blitz on multinationals PLUS EUROPA ACTION 46,47 Liverpool should have won more convincingly but big-name new signing Cole, sent off against Arsenal on Sunday and convicted of speeding onWednesday, missed a second-half penalty. POWER OF BABEL; LIVERPOOL...1 TRABZONSPOR....0: Ryan rewards Hodgson with goal, but Cole misses penalty SUNDERLAND chairman Niall Quinn has promised to take his time to find a big-name manager after Ricky Sbragia kept the club in the Premier League and then stood down. QUINNWON'T RUSHSEARCH FORNEWBOSS ALL BLACK Mils Muliaina has emerged as a big-name target for the Blues. Muliaina heading Blues' wishlist; Arrival of All Black star may see Arms Park exodus But all good things come to those who wait, according to Friedman, who said big-name tenants will bring more long term security to the landlord, especially chains with corporate signatures, where corporations pay the lease on stores even if the store does not make a profit on that particular month. A tale of two towns as Westbury reinvents itself In October, Al-Jazeera announced it had signed its first big-name Western journalist: Sir David Frost. Al-Jazeera gets English voice in America Clarke, Robert Silverberg, and many big-name authors. Galileo's Children The huge Ropewalk complex will house more than 30 big-name stores in 205,000sqft of retail space - the equivalent to five football pitches. TOWN'S STUNNING SHOPPING CENTRE REVEALED As ever there is also a strong showing from big-name Welsh language performers, including pop singer Elin Fflur, 18-piece rock act Estynedig, folk star Huw Chiswell and up and coming rockers Frisviee. Rockers draw in crowds to Sesiwn
随便看	have a hollow leg have a hunch have a hunch (about someone or something) have a hunch that is the case have airs and graces have a jab at (someone or something) have a jag on have a job have a job doing/to do something have a jones for (something) have a keen interest in have a keen interest in (something) have a kick to it have a kick to it/them have a knees-up have a knee-trembler have a lash at have a lash at (something) have a lash at something have a late night have a laugh have a lead foot have a leak have a lean patch have a leg up on (someone)