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Big Brother
n. someone who personifies the totalitarian state: the police, parents, teachers.
Old Big Brother grounded me for a week.Big Brother says the paper is due tomorrow, or else.
big cheese
n. the boss; the key figure; the leader.
Here's a note from the big cheese telling me to come in for a chat.The big cheese is giving everyone a bonus at the end of the year.
big enchilada
n. the boss; the leader.
I wanna see the big enchilada!The big enchilada has sent word that it's safe to return.
big fish
n. the boss; the leader. (Underworld.)
We took in the little guys, but the big fish got away.The big fish ordered the killing.
big name
n. a famous and important person.
Lots of big names were there lending their support to the cause.One of the big names invited for the event canceled out at the last minute.
big noise
n. an important person.
If you're such a big noise, why don't you get this line moving?She's the big noise in Washington right now.
bigshot
1.
n. a very important person.
So, you really think you're a big shot.I'm no big shot, but I do have a little power around here.
2.
mod. mighty; overbearing; overly important.
If you think that a bigshot title impresses me, you're wrong.Your bigshot ideas are getting us nowhere.
big-time operator and BTO
n. someone who does business in a big way. (The abbreviation is an initialism.)
If you're such a BTO, why are we standing here in the rain?He's no big-time operator!
big wheel
n. a very important person.
Some big wheel wrote the order. Don't blame me.Kelly was a big wheel with the gas company for a while.
bigwig
n. an important person; a selfimportant person.
The bigwig in charge of that sort of thing will be in tomorrow.Some bigwig in a pinstripe suit waltzed through and asked me to leave.
boss
mod. excellent; powerful; superior.
That is a boss tune.This rally is really boss.
face card
n. an important person; a selfimportant person. (As with the royal characters in playing cards.)
Who's the face card getting out of the benz?Mr. Big is the face card in the local mob.
gun
n. a leader; the key member of a group.
Who's the gun around here?Bruno is the gun, and what he says goes.
heavyweight
n. an important person; a successful person; a leader.
Mr. Wilson is a heavyweight in local government.They'll bring out the heavyweights next time. Just wait and see.
hell-on-wheels
n. a very impressive person or thing; an extreme type of person or thing. (Use caution with hell.)
Fred is really hell-on-wheels when it comes to getting those little jobs done on time.This little machine is hell-on-wheels for general woodworking purposes.
high mucky-muck
n. an important person; the person in charge.
When the high mucky-mucks meet, they will decide what to do about the problem.Ted's father is a high mucky-muck at the gas company.
high ups and higher ups
n. the people in charge.
I have to speak to the high ups about the refund.One of the higher ups is coming down to talk to you.
honcho
n. the head man; the boss. (Useable for either sex.)
The marketing honcho couldn't say when the product would be on the shelves.The top honcho at the water department was no help at all.
hotshot
n. an important and energetic person. (Often used sarcastically. Also a term of address.)
If you're such a hotshot, why not straighten out the whole thing?Look, hotshot, get busy, will you?
key figure
n. an important person in an event; a person central to an event.
Wally is a key figure in the investigation.Bruno is not exactly a key figure, but he can lead us to Mr. Big.
main squeeze
n. one's boss; the person in charge.
The main squeeze has a lot of responsibility.The main squeeze is out of town for a week.
Mr. Big
n. an important man; the boss man.
So you're Mr. Big. I thought you'd be taller.The office suite of Acme's Mr. Big was cold and ostentatious, as was its occupant.
old man
n. the boss; a high-ranking officer. (Always with the.)
The old man says do it, so you had better do it.Quiet! Here comes the old man.
pin
n. an important criminal leader.
The pin sent me. He says you're to come with me.The mob's getting careless. The cops think they caught the pin this time.
somebody
n. an important person. (Often with a.)
Aren't you a somebody?If she was somebody, you wouldn't have to ask.
straw boss
n. a foreman; anyone who is second in command.
The straw boss gave the order, and off we went.I don't mind being a straw boss as long as they pay me.
top banana
n. the boss; the leader or head of something.
You'll have to ask the top banana. He's out right now.Who's top banana around here?
top brass
n. the highest leader(s); the boss(es). (Originally military.)
The top brass turned thumbs down on the proposal.You'll have to check it out with the top brass. She'll be home around five.
top dog
n. the person in charge or in power; a company officer.
The reporter tried to get hold of one of the top dogs, but couldn't get past the secretary.A top dog from the executive suite read a prepared statement.
VIP
1.
n. a “very important person.” (Initialism.)
Who's the VIP in the Mercedes?That's no VIP; that's the boss.
2.
mod. something reserved for a VIP. (Initialism.)
My smile and casual manner didn't get me into the VIP lounge.They gave us the VIP treatment.
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