WORD MEANING
Big cheese meaning
big CHEEZ · noun
An important or influential person, especially in a particular organization or field.
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A large piece of cheese.
Slang for someone who is arrogant or self-important.
A brand name for a type of cheese product.
The term is often used informally to refer to someone with authority or high status.
Examples
He's the big cheese in the company, making all the major decisions.
When she became the big cheese at the firm, things started to change.