big shot big shot or big wig {n.} An important or influential person. Elmer is a big shot in the State Assembly. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment