hot-shot

hotshot

1. noun, slang Someone who is very successful and confident, often in a brash or flashy manner. The term can be used derisively to show one's annoyance with someone who behaves this way. Of course we want to hire Adam—he's a real hotshot in the law world, you know. OK, hotshot, you can do all the work by yourself then.

2. adjective, slang Describing such a person, either favorably or derisively. Of course we want to hire a hotshot lawyer like Adam—he'd be a great addition to the firm. Have that hotshot intern do all the work by himself then.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hot-shot

verb

See hotshot

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

See also:

hot shot
hotshot
skin
skin me
skinhead
skins
jack
jacked
jacking
mickey mouse

References in periodicals archive

Retrograde hot-shot cardioplegia in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy undergoing aortic valve replacment.

EFFECTS OF HOT SHOT (NON CARDIOPLEGIC BLOOD BASED) ON CARDIAC CONTRACTILITY AND RHYTHM AS PARAMETERS OF MYOCARDIAL PROTECTION IN CABG SURGERY

Hot-shot Harry Martin smashed a hat-trick in game four, but as manager Paul Martin remarked: "it's a team game" and he praised all team members Alfie Westwood, Jake le Billon, Ethan Pearson and Jake Read for their part in the way they played.

Young stars turn up heat in fine show; Football: mini-leagues

Big day, wee man: A youngster at Hampden; Disaster strikes: Party-goers on Glasgow Green see Italy's goal in the 70th second; Hoots mon, it's the lassies: The Sunday Mail's Hot-Shot Hamish meets Elaine Fotheringham, from Perth, and her pal Sandi Brannigan, who loved our clappers

Jig on the Green as 7000 party with Hot-Shot Hamish; SCOTLAND THE BRAVE

The compact, versatile and cost effective Hot-Shot solves this problem by surrounding the entire sampling system in a heated enclosure.

The hot-shot heated enclosure system

NOTTINGHAM FOREST are considering a second bid for Luton hot-shot Steve Howard.

FOOTBALL: Coca-cola league gossip: How about it?

Newly-promoted Willenhall Town believe they have made two of the most eye-catching signings of the summer after snapping up Redditch United veteran Martin Myers and Chasetown hot-shot Karl Edwards.

In Brief: NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL

John hartson last night spoke for the first time about the prospect of a dream club and country link-up with Cardiff City hot-shot Robert Earnshaw.

Hartson: Earnie would be just great

Item: The late '90s have seen the return of the tunesmith, as hot-shot songwriters such as Diane Warren (LeAnn Rimes's "How Do I Live") and Max Martin (Britney Spears's "...

Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida

The favourite was a Nicky Henderson hot-shot, at 1-3, next stop Cheltenham, with two exposed second-raters and a fourth runner-Dai Jones' nice little horse, owned by Mrs Dai and ridden by Dai jnr, that had been trainer-driven from the dark side of Cardiff, on the strength of a win at Hereford a week ago and the fact that Mrs Dai wanted to go to Ascot.

Letter: Familiar

A TEENAGE hot-shot from Solihull School is setting his sights on success after being chosen to join Great Britain's clay pigeon shooting team.

Solihull News: James spot on for his Euro challenge; SOLIHULL

The roadshow, headed by British female hot-shot Jade Curtis, will come to the Welsh National Tennis Centre in Ocean Way, Cardiff, on Saturday, April 29.

Tennis stars to drop in

HOT-SHOT James Hayter left it desperately late to notch his 13th goal of the season to rescue a point for Bournemouth.

Football: CHERRIES LUCKY 13; Bournemouth 1 Scunthorpe 1

Because the new standard calls for the sample to be heated beginning at the probe, the Hot-Shot Gas Sample Heating System provides for a sample probe with high thermal conductivity that ensures heating of the entire probe.

PGI provides a complete gas measurement package: accurate, reliable, functional, quality

The names of Leeds duo Alan Smith and Mark Viduka,Arsenal's Sylvain Wiltord and Cardiff hot-shot RobEarnshaw have all been linked with the midlands club in the past week.

FOOTBALL: No change; ASTON VILLA v WOLVES TOMORROW NOON

The Southampton hot-shot admits he was disappointed to see one of his best pals leave St Mary's, but accepts it was probably the best thing he could have done.

Football: Bridge will be best - Beattie

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释义	hot-shot hotshot 1. noun, slang Someone who is very successful and confident, often in a brash or flashy manner. The term can be used derisively to show one's annoyance with someone who behaves this way. Of course we want to hire Adam—he's a real hotshot in the law world, you know. OK, hotshot, you can do all the work by yourself then. 2. adjective, slang Describing such a person, either favorably or derisively. Of course we want to hire a hotshot lawyer like Adam—he'd be a great addition to the firm. Have that hotshot intern do all the work by himself then. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hot-shot verb See hotshot McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: hot shot hotshot skin skin me skinhead skins jack jacked jacking mickey mouse References in periodicals archive Retrograde hot-shot cardioplegia in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy undergoing aortic valve replacment. EFFECTS OF HOT SHOT (NON CARDIOPLEGIC BLOOD BASED) ON CARDIAC CONTRACTILITY AND RHYTHM AS PARAMETERS OF MYOCARDIAL PROTECTION IN CABG SURGERY Hot-shot Harry Martin smashed a hat-trick in game four, but as manager Paul Martin remarked: "it's a team game" and he praised all team members Alfie Westwood, Jake le Billon, Ethan Pearson and Jake Read for their part in the way they played. Young stars turn up heat in fine show; Football: mini-leagues Big day, wee man: A youngster at Hampden; Disaster strikes: Party-goers on Glasgow Green see Italy's goal in the 70th second; Hoots mon, it's the lassies: The Sunday Mail's Hot-Shot Hamish meets Elaine Fotheringham, from Perth, and her pal Sandi Brannigan, who loved our clappers Jig on the Green as 7000 party with Hot-Shot Hamish; SCOTLAND THE BRAVE The compact, versatile and cost effective Hot-Shot solves this problem by surrounding the entire sampling system in a heated enclosure. The hot-shot heated enclosure system NOTTINGHAM FOREST are considering a second bid for Luton hot-shot Steve Howard. FOOTBALL: Coca-cola league gossip: How about it? Newly-promoted Willenhall Town believe they have made two of the most eye-catching signings of the summer after snapping up Redditch United veteran Martin Myers and Chasetown hot-shot Karl Edwards. In Brief: NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL John hartson last night spoke for the first time about the prospect of a dream club and country link-up with Cardiff City hot-shot Robert Earnshaw. Hartson: Earnie would be just great Item: The late '90s have seen the return of the tunesmith, as hot-shot songwriters such as Diane Warren (LeAnn Rimes's "How Do I Live") and Max Martin (Britney Spears's "... Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida The favourite was a Nicky Henderson hot-shot, at 1-3, next stop Cheltenham, with two exposed second-raters and a fourth runner-Dai Jones' nice little horse, owned by Mrs Dai and ridden by Dai jnr, that had been trainer-driven from the dark side of Cardiff, on the strength of a win at Hereford a week ago and the fact that Mrs Dai wanted to go to Ascot. Letter: Familiar A TEENAGE hot-shot from Solihull School is setting his sights on success after being chosen to join Great Britain's clay pigeon shooting team. Solihull News: James spot on for his Euro challenge; SOLIHULL The roadshow, headed by British female hot-shot Jade Curtis, will come to the Welsh National Tennis Centre in Ocean Way, Cardiff, on Saturday, April 29. Tennis stars to drop in HOT-SHOT James Hayter left it desperately late to notch his 13th goal of the season to rescue a point for Bournemouth. Football: CHERRIES LUCKY 13; Bournemouth 1 Scunthorpe 1 Because the new standard calls for the sample to be heated beginning at the probe, the Hot-Shot Gas Sample Heating System provides for a sample probe with high thermal conductivity that ensures heating of the entire probe. PGI provides a complete gas measurement package: accurate, reliable, functional, quality The names of Leeds duo Alan Smith and Mark Viduka,Arsenal's Sylvain Wiltord and Cardiff hot-shot RobEarnshaw have all been linked with the midlands club in the past week. FOOTBALL: No change; ASTON VILLA v WOLVES TOMORROW NOON The Southampton hot-shot admits he was disappointed to see one of his best pals leave St Mary's, but accepts it was probably the best thing he could have done. Football: Bridge will be best - Beattie
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