a big 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.
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 frybig noise
1. n. an important person. If you’re such a big noise, why don’t you get this line moving?
2. n. the important current news; the current scandal. There’s a big noise up on Capitol Hill. Something about budget cuts.