Meaning of the word "big cheese" in English
What does "big cheese" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
big cheese
US /bɪɡ tʃiːz/
UK /bɪɡ tʃiːz/

Idiom
1.
an important and influential person
Example:
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He thinks he's the big cheese around here, but he's not.
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The CEO is the real big cheese in this company.
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