Meaning of the word "big shot" in English

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big shot

US /ˈbɪɡ ˌʃɑt/
UK /ˈbɪɡ ˌʃɑt/
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Noun

1.

an important or influential person

Example:
He acts like a real big shot since he got promoted.
She thinks she's a big shot because she works for a famous company.
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