VIP

VIP

1. noun A standard initialism of "very important person." She is being treated as a VIP while she tours the company's Alaskan office. We have a number of VIPs staying with us at the moment, each of whom have very specific requirements.
2. adjective Of, related to, or reserved for a very important person. Often refers to something that is much better than normal. The hotel gave the movie star the VIP treatment during his stay. We have a VIP area set aside for our highest-spending customers.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

VIP

1. n. a very important person. (Initialism.) Who’s the VIP in the Mercedes?
2. mod. something reserved for a VIP. (Initialism.) My smile and casual manner didn’t get me into the VIP lounge.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • appear to
  • (one) can whistle for it
  • a change of heart
  • a mystery to (one)
  • a tough cookie
  • a tough customer/cookie
  • a turn of phrase
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • a shoulder to cry on
References in periodicals archive
As part of the VIP Loyalty Programme membership one can enjoy the following benefits:
Central Hotels launches new loyalty programme
Following the Easter Sunday attacks some roads near VIP houses and offices have now been closed and roads are also closed for some VIP vehicle movements.
After video goes viral Harsha asks why close MR's road
Nick Gernert, CEO - WordPress.com VIP, highlighted VIP's focus in fast-growing Asia Pacific market VIP recently collaborated with Pune-based partner rtCamp to help one of India's largest digital newspaper, to bring its 75 million regular users to the VIP platform.
WordPress.com VIP expands server infrastructure and leadership in India
With the Anthem VIP Card, shop for a new look and discover a more exciting world of shopping!
A greater world of shopping awaits with Anthem VIP Card
After such violent incidents, demands of no VIP culture are also raised by protesters.
LHC seeks govt reply in plea against VIP culture
LAHORE -- A bench of Lahore High Court on Monday heard a petition seeking a court order to cancel protocol provided to VIPs in the country.
LHC hears plea with regard to end of VIP Protocol
To a supplementary question from Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff (PAS-Rantau Panjang) on action taken against passengers who abused the VIP lane, Loke said no action was taken since Pakatan Harapan took over the federal government as there was no case of abuse.
Govt to implement stricter checks at airport VIP lanes, transport minister says
In case any FIA official is caught giving protocol to a VIP, he would face strict action, the ministry warned in a letter sent to all zones of the agency.
Govt bans VIP protocol at airports
The VIP clinic was inaugurated by Salaam Said Salim al Shaksy, member of State Council, in the presence Amir Firdaus, group CEO of Burjeel Hospitals and VPS Healthcare.
BURJEEL HOSPITAL LAUNCHES VIP LOUNGE CLINIC
Narendra Modi as Prime Minister has done nothing to end the 'VIP culture', despite speaking against it.
When Will Curtains Come Down On VIP Culture
We have teamed up with our friends at FIESTA x FOLD to offer FIVE pairs of VIP tickets for Sunday.
WIN exclusive VIP tickets to festival; COMPETITION
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has debuted the USB3-GigE VIP IO Board, extending the design interface options with the Video Interface Platform (VIP).
LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR DEBUTS USB3-GIGE VIP IO BOARD
10 April 2018 - Pennsylvania, US-based wireless wholesaler VIP Wireless has acquired New York-based Master Agent, AWI in a transaction that includes the acquisition of AWI's 700+ Boost Mobile locations, the company said.
VIP Wireless Acquires AWI to Expand Boost Mobile Footprint
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The Video Interaction Project (VIP), a parent education program which promotes positive parenting through reading aloud and play, reduces hyperactivity at school entry, according to a study published online April 9 in Pediatrics.
Program Supporting Parent-Child Reading Aloud Aids Development; Sustained social-emotional impacts seen 1.5 years after program completion
The Speaker and Members of the 54th Legislature and out-going Members of the 53rd Legislature will enter the Stadium through the VIP Entrance and be escorted to seats reserved for them.
The making of President Weah