big cheese

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big cheese — idiom

1. An informal expression for a person who holds a powerful or important position w

1.idiom
Definition

An informal expression for a person who holds a powerful or important position within a group, company, or organisation.

Example

My uncle is a big cheese at the local bank — he manages the whole branch.

Ravi felt nervous meeting the big cheese from the head office.