big hitter

  • 1big hitter — ˌbig ˈhitter noun [countable] informal JOURNALISM a person or organization with a lot of influence or power ; = heavy hitter * * * big hitter UK US noun [C] INFORMAL ► …

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  • 2big-hitter — big hitters 1) N COUNT A big hitter is a sportsperson such as a golfer or tennis player who hits the ball with a lot of force. The Uruguayan born big hitter smashed 28 aces. 2) N COUNT A big hitter is a powerful or influential person, especially… …

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  • 3big hitter — noun 1. (in cricket, baseball, etc) a player who hits the ball a long way 2. An important, influential, or successful person (informal) • • • Main Entry: ↑big * * * ˌbig ˈhitter 8 [big hitter] …

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  • 4big hitter — A big hitter is someone who commands a lot of respect and is very important in their field …

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  • 5big hitter — n someone who is very important and successful and who has a lot of influence ▪ one of the big hitters of the Conservative Party …

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  • 6big hitter — noun count MAINLY JOURNALISM a company or product that is very successful …

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  • 7big hitter — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms big hitter : singular big hitter plural big hitters mainly journalism a company or product that is very successful …

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  • 8big hitter —    A big hitter is someone who commands a lot of respect and is very important in their field.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …

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  • 9Big hitter —   A big hitter is someone who commands a lot of respect and is very important in their field …

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  • 10hitter — [[t]hɪ̱tə(r)[/t]] hitters 1) N COUNT In sports, a hitter is someone who is good at hitting the ball. The Georgian, aged 19, is not one of the game s big hitters. 2) N COUNT: adj N If you refer to someone such as a politician or a businessman as a …

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