a big noise

a big noise

An important, successful, or influential person. Did you hear that Kelly got promoted to senior analyst? She's a big noise now.See also: big, noise

a big ˈname/ˈnoise

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a ˈbig shot

(informal) an important person: ‘What does Ian’s dad do?’ ‘Oh, he’s a big shot in the City.’ OPPOSITE: small frySee also: big, name, noise

big noise

1. n. an important person. If you’re such a big noise, why don’t you get this line moving? 2. n. the important current news; the current scandal. There’s a big noise up on Capitol Hill. Something about budget cuts. See also: big, noise