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a big name/noise
a big noise
An important, successful, or influential person.
Did you hear that Kelly got promoted to senior analyst? She's a big noise now.
See also:
big
,
noise
a big ˈname/ˈnoise
,
a ˈbig shot
(
informal
) an important person:
‘What does Ian’s dad do?’ ‘Oh, he’s a big shot in the City.’
OPPOSITE:
small fry
See also:
big
,
name
,
noise
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