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/
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Idiom

1.

an important and influential person

Example:
He thinks he's the big cheese around here, but he's not.
The CEO is the real big cheese in this company.
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